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teacher; master

NounSino-Korean: 先生 님

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    teacher; master

    (polite form) A person who teaches students.

    Korean definition: (높이는 말로) 학생을 가르치는 사람.

    • The teacher told us to be sure to do our homework by tomorrow.

    • Listening to the teacher's explanation, I began to understand what I hadn't known.

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    Mr.; Ms.

    A word attached in front of a person's family name or occupation to address him/her politely.

    Korean definition: 어떤 사람의 성이나 직업에 붙여 그 사람을 높이는 말.

    • Hello, Mr. Kang.

    • As the doctor said, I rested at home.

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    Sir; Madam

    (polite form) A word used to refer to an aged person respectfully.

    Korean definition: (높이는 말로)나이가 어지간히 든 사람을 대접하여 이르는 말.

    • You, sir, are truly a person of character worthy of respect.

    • I will take your advice deeply to heart, sir.