No. 3,050 in Korean
형
"형" means "older brother" (used by males).
In a sentence
우리 형은 운동을 잘해요.
My older brother is good at sports.
형 is used here to refer to 'older brother' in a personal familial context.
그는 제게 형 같은 존재입니다.
He is like an older brother to me.
형 is used metaphorically to describe someone as having qualities similar to an 'older brother' in terms of guidance or closeness.
형, 그 책 빌려줄 수 있어요?
Hyung, can you lend me that book?
형 is used as a direct term of address to an older male sibling, showing familiarity and respect.
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