No. 2,157 in Korean
일명
"일명" means "also known as" or "alias."
In a sentence
그는 일명 '고양이 박사'로 불립니다.
He is called by the name 'Cat Expert'.
Here, '일명' is used to indicate a colloquial or well-known nickname for someone, emphasizing a title or alias.
이 제품은 일명 '마법의 음료'라고도 해요.
This product is also referred to as the 'Magic Drink'.
'일명' highlights an informal or descriptive alternative name being associated with the product.
휴대전화 속 사진이 일명 '셀카'입니다.
The photo in the mobile phone is known as a 'selfie'.
In this sentence, '일명' introduces a commonly used or vernacular term for clarity or emphasis.
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