No. 4,280 in Korean
촛불
"Candlelight."
In a sentence
촛불이 타고 있어요.
The candle is burning.
In this sentence, '촛불' refers to a lit candle, emphasizing its state.
생일 케이크에 촛불을 꽂았어요.
I placed the candles on the birthday cake.
Here, '촛불' denotes the candles used in a birthday celebration.
우리는 촛불을 들고 공원에 모였습니다.
We gathered at the park carrying candles.
This context uses '촛불' metaphorically to signify a peaceful gathering or vigil.
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