This is the 1471st most frequent Korean word.

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"탄" in Korean can mean "charcoal," "carbon," or "bullet," depending on context.


The word '탄' in this sentence refers to 'carbon', a scientific term used in geology and chemistry.

화산의 분출로 많은 탄 맹아들이 발견되었습니다.

Many carbon seedlings were found due to the volcanic eruption.


Here, '탄' is linked to the expression of a sudden burst, emphasizing the spontaneity and intensity of the laughter.

탄 큰 웃음이 모임을 밝게 만들었습니다.

A burst of big laughter brightened the gathering.


In this sentence, '탄' is part of a compound word describing 'horse-drawn', indicating the mode of travel and historical context.

마차가 이끄는 길고 험한 탄 여행이 시작되었습니다.

A long and challenging horse-drawn carriage journey began.