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명

myeong

native number + 명: 학생 다섯 명

people (counter for persons)

Example

우리 반에 학생이 열 명 있어요.

There are ten students in our class.

Word parts

명 name

Literally 'name' — you count people by names: 학생 세 명. Polite version: 분.

Good to know

For people you respect, use 분 instead: 손님 세 분 = three guests.