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여인 info.

Tips to remember:
• Notice that “여인” (yeo-in) is composed of “여” (yeo), meaning “female,” and “인” (in), meaning “person.” Think of it as “female person.”
• The sound “yeo” can remind you of “yo” in casual greetings, followed by “in” similar to the English “in” in “inside.”

Explanations:
• “여인” (yeo-in) is a somewhat formal or literary word for “woman.” It is often used in poetic or older texts.
• It conveys respect and a sense of elegance about the woman being referred to.

Other words that mean the same thing:
• 여자 (yeo-ja) – the most common term for “woman.”
• 여성 (yeo-seong) – a formal or academic term for “female.”

Alternate meanings (including slang):
• In modern everyday conversation, “여인” is rarely used in slang. Its use is mostly in literary, historical, or poetic contexts.
• Historically, “여인” could imply “a lady” or even “a beloved woman,” sometimes conveying a romantic nuance.

Examples of sentences:
• 그녀는 아름다운 여인이다. (Geunyeoneun areumdawoon yeoin-ida.) – She is a beautiful woman.
• 전설 속의 여인들은 강인함을 보여준다. (Jeonseol sog-ui yeoin-deul-eun ganginhameul boyeojunda.) – The women in legends show strength.
• 그 옛날, 한 여인이 용감하게 싸웠다. (Geu yennal, han yeoin-i yonggamhage ssawotda.) – In those old days, a woman fought bravely.

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