This is the 1311th most frequent Korean word.
대표적인
Representative; typical.
The word "대표적인" is used here to describe Kimchi as being representative or typical of Korean cuisine, emphasizing its iconic status.
김치는 한국 음식 중에서 대표적인 요리입니다.
Kimchi is a representative dish among Korean cuisines.
In this sentence, "대표적인" refers to Seoul as exemplifying key characteristics of Korean cities, highlighting its importance and centrality.
서울은 한국의 대표적인 도시 중 하나입니다.
Seoul is one of the representative cities of Korea.
Here, "대표적인" describes the way the movie portrays the era, suggesting that the depiction is typical or iconic of the time, providing a vivid and relatable image.