This is the 9454th most frequent Korean word.
겹눈
"Compound eye" (the eye structure found in insects and crustaceans).
In this sentence, '겹눈' refers to the anatomical feature typical of insects used for their vision, emphasizing its physical characteristic.
곤충의 겹눈은 수많은 작은 렌즈로 구성되어 있다.
The compound eyes of insects are composed of numerous small lenses.
Here, '겹눈' describes the functional aspect of the anatomical feature in terms of its role in an insect's perception capabilities.
겹눈 구조는 곤충이 주변 환경을 감지하는 데 효과적이다.
The compound eye structure is effective for insects to perceive their surroundings.
In this sentence, '겹눈' is highlighted in the context of its optical functionality, referring to its ability to form images.