This is the 1363rd most frequent Korean word.

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"산" means "mountain" in English.


Here, '산' again means 'mountain,' but it refers to a broader region within the mountainous area.

전통적인 산속의 마을을 방문했어요.

I visited a traditional village in the mountain.


In this example, '산' is used metaphorically to represent a large quantity or mound, akin to a mountain.

산처럼 쌓여 있는 책들을 정리했어요.

I organized the books piled up like a mountain.


In this sentence, '산' means 'mountain,' indicating a physical tall landform.

나는 큰 산에 올라갔어요.

I climbed up a big mountain.