No. 7,571 in Korean
텅
"텅" means "empty" or "hollow."
In a sentence
방 안이 텅 비어 있다.
The room is completely empty.
In this sentence, the word '텅' emphasizes the emptiness of the room, conveying the idea of total or complete lack of contents.
너의 말이 내 마음을 텅 빈 것처럼 느끼게 했다.
Your words made my heart feel completely empty.
Here, '텅' metaphorically describes emotional emptiness, enhancing the feeling of devoid presence or impact.
텅 빈 거리는 고요함을 주었다.
The completely empty street gave a sense of silence.
The word '텅' intimates the complete void or absence on the street, contributing to the imagery of tranquility.
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