This is the 6257th most frequent Korean word.
시중
"시중" means "serving" or "attending to someone’s needs."
In this sentence, '시중' refers to the act of attending or serving others as part of one's role, showcasing the service-oriented usage of the term.
그는 시장에서 시중을 잘 든다.
He serves well in the market.
Here, '시중' implies attending or serving someone of high status, like the king, demonstrating its historical context.
책에 따르면 그는 왕의 시중을 든 사람이었다.
According to the book, he was a person who served the king.
In this example, '시중' refers to the public or societal sphere, representing its use in describing a group or collection within society.