No. 2,285 in Korean
현역
"현역" means "active duty" or "currently serving."
In a sentence
그가 아직 군대에서 현역으로 복무 중이다.
He is still serving as an active-duty soldier in the military.
현역 refers to someone actively serving in their designated role, especially military service.
현역 운동선수로서는 매우 뛰어난 실력을 보여준다.
As an active athlete, he demonstrates excellent skills.
현역 signifies being actively involved in one's career, in this case, sports.
그는 가수로서도 현역에 복귀했다.
He returned to active status as a singer.
현역 is used to describe being active in one's profession after a hiatus.
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