No. 3,035 in Korean
함정
Trap.
In a sentence
그가 말한 것은 함정일지도 몰라.
What he said might be a trap.
In this sentence, '함정' refers to a figurative trap or trick, indicating deception or a hidden motive.
경찰은 범인을 잡기 위해 함정을 설정했다.
The police set up a trap to catch the criminal.
Here, '함정' is used in a literal sense, referring to a physical or strategic setup to catch someone or something.
그 함정에 빠지지 않도록 조심해라.
Be careful not to fall into that trap.
In this context, '함정' stands for a metaphorical trap, such as a situation or challenge that leads to a problematic outcome.
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