No. 7,077 in Korean
정오
"정오" means "noon" in English.
In a sentence
정오는 하루의 중간 시점이다.
Noon is the midpoint of the day.
In this sentence, '정오' is used to refer to the time of the day indicating noon, precisely twelve o'clock.
정오에 햇빛이 가장 강하다.
At noon, the sunlight is the strongest.
Here, '정오' is used to specify a time during the day to highlight an occurrence related to the sunlight's intensity.
우리 정오에 만나기로 했어요.
We agreed to meet at noon.
In this context, '정오' denotes the exact time for an appointment, showcasing its use in planning or scheduling.
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