This is the 3050th most frequent Korean word.

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"형" means "older brother" (used by males).


형 is used here to refer to 'older brother' in a personal familial context.

우리 형은 운동을 잘해요.

My older brother is good at sports.


형 is used metaphorically to describe someone as having qualities similar to an 'older brother' in terms of guidance or closeness.

그는 제게 형 같은 존재입니다.

He is like an older brother to me.


형 is used as a direct term of address to an older male sibling, showing familiarity and respect.

형, 그 책 빌려줄 수 있어요?

Hyung, can you lend me that book?