This is the 15238th most frequent Korean word.
배려석
"배려석" translates to "priority seat," designated for individuals such as the elderly, pregnant, disabled, or others needing assistance.
The word '배려석' refers here to a physical seating area designated for special consideration for certain groups of people like the elderly or disabled.
지하철에서 배려석에 앉지 않았어요.
I did not sit in the designated seating area in the subway.
Here, '배려석' signifies its purpose as an area to be used by people who need assistance or priority seating.
배려석은 항상 비워두는 것이 좋습니다.
It is good to always keep the designated seating area empty.
In this case, '배려석' is referred to symbolically as a concept embodying consideration for others.