This is the 4142nd most frequent Korean word.
정상은
"정상은" means "the summit" or "top" in English.
Here, 정상은 refers to 'peak' or 'summit,' describing the highest point of a mountain.
그 산의 정상은 매우 험준하여 등산하기 어렵다.
The peak of the mountain is very rugged, making it difficult to climb.
In this sentence, 정상은 is used to indicate 'normalcy' or 'a state of being normal,' focusing on psychological or societal aspects.
정상은 인간의 사고와 행동에서 중요한 역할을 한다고 믿습니다.
It is believed that normalcy plays an important role in human thought and behavior.
Here, 정상은 implies 'summit' in the context of a high-level meeting or conference.