This is the 815th most frequent Korean word.
원이
"원이" means "circle" or "wish/desire," depending on context.
Here, "원이" refers to a member or constituent within a group or organization.
그는 이 팀의 중심 원이 되었습니다.
He has become the central member of this team.
In this context, "원이" refers to a circle or round shape as a geometrical figure.
한국에서는 원이란 단어가 '원형'을 의미하기도 합니다.
In Korea, the word 'won' can also mean 'circle'.
Here, "원이" depicts a role or responsibility of a member within a structured group.