This is the 1437th most frequent Korean word.
적도
Equator.
적도 here refers to the equator, which is a geographical term denoting an imaginary line dividing Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.
지구의 적도는 가장 더운 지역 중 하나입니다.
The equator of the Earth is one of the hottest regions.
적도 in this sentence is used to describe a location near the equator, emphasizing climatic conditions influenced by its geographical location.
적도 근처에서 오는 바람은 매우 습합니다.
The winds coming near the equator are very humid.
적도 here is applied in a technical and spatial context, denoting the equatorial plane, which is critical for the description of satellite movement.