이중

This is the 4029th most frequent Korean word.

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이중

"Double" or "dual."


Here, '이중' is used as a modifier meaning 'double' or 'dual', showing multiplicity in nature or interpretation.

그의 이야기는 이중적 의미를 가진다.

His story has a double meaning.


In this sentence, '이중' describes something composed of two layers or parts, such as 'double doors.'

이중 문을 꼭 잠가 주세요.

Please make sure to lock the double door.


The word '이중' is used here to mean 'among these', indicating selection or reference to a subset.

이중에서는 내가 제일 먼저 도착했어.

Among these, I arrived first.