출항

This is the 4304th most frequent Korean word.

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출항

"출항" means "departure of a ship" or "setting sail."


In this sentence, '출항' is used to denote the departure of a ship from a port.

배가 오늘 오후에 출항할 예정입니다.

The ship is scheduled to depart this afternoon.


'출항' is used again in the traditional sense to indicate ships leaving the harbor.

항구는 출항하는 배들로 분주했습니다.

The harbor was busy with departing ships.


Here, '출항' metaphorically denotes the departure of an airplane, although it traditionally refers to ships.

비행기가 출항하기 전에 승객들은 안내 방송을 들었습니다.

Passengers listened to the announcement before the plane's departure.