맏형

맏형

Eldest brother in a group of males.

In this sentence, '맏형' refers specifically to the eldest brother in an actual familial context, highlighting his personality.

내 맏형은 아주 엄격하지만 그만큼 더 든든합니다.

My eldest brother is very strict, but that makes him even more reassuring.

Here, '맏형' signifies the role of an elder brother figure in a group or metaphorical family setting, emphasizing leadership and responsibility.

그는 우리 팀의 맏형으로서 항상 앞장서서 책임을 집니다.

He, as the eldest brother of our team, always takes the lead and bears responsibility.

Here, '맏형' is used metaphorically to describe someone who takes on an elder brother-like role in a group, demonstrating mentorship.

그는 동네 아이들 사이에서 맏형 같은 역할을 합니다.

He plays a role similar to that of the eldest brother among the neighborhood children.