등불

등불

Lantern or light.

Here, '등불' is used to denote a physical lamp or light source utilized for illumination in a dark setting.

어두운 밤에 등불을 켜서 길을 밝혔다.

In the dark night, we lit a lamp to brighten the way.

In this sentence, '등불' is used metaphorically to signify hope or inspiration within one's heart.

내 마음 속 등불이 꺼지지 않도록 노력할 것이다.

I will make an effort to ensure the lamp in my heart does not go out.

Here, '등불' refers to traditional lamps or sources of light commonly used in past eras to provide illumination.

옛날 마을 사람들은 해질녘에 등불을 하나씩 밝혔습니다.

In the old days, villagers lit lamps one by one at sunset.