This is the 6224th most frequent Korean word.


The Korean word "시" can mean "poetry," "city," or "hour/time," depending on the context.


Here, '시' is part of '시대', meaning 'era' or 'age', reflecting a specific period in time.

글쓰기는 시대를 반영하는 좋은 방법이에요.

Writing is a good way to reflect the times.


Here, '시' represents 'o'clock' or the indicator of time in specific hours.

지금 몇 시예요?

What time is it now?


In this context, '시' is part of '시선', meaning 'glance' or 'attention', indicating visual focus.

그 배우는 시선을 끌 만큼 매력적이에요.

That actor is attractive enough to draw attention.