This is the 2122nd most frequent Korean word.
우
The Korean word "우" can mean "woo" (a sound like cooing) or serve as a root/syllable with different meanings depending on context, such as "cow," "friendship," or part of a name.
In this sentence, '우' represents the sky or the heavens, symbolizing its vastness and purity.
나는 하늘을 올려다보니 우는 맑고 아름다웠다.
When I looked up at the sky, it was clear and beautiful.
Here, '우' is part of '우주,' meaning 'universe,' to describe a profound or cosmic scale.
그녀의 노래는 듣는 이에게 큰 감동과 위로를 우주처럼 전했다.
Her song delivered great emotion and comfort to listeners, like the universe.
In this case, '우' is part of '우연히,' meaning 'coincidentally,' denoting an unexpected occurrence or event.