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TOPIK 4noun

신분

sinbun

신분이 · 신분을

(social) status, position; identity

Example

옛날에는 신분에 따라 할 수 있는 일이 달랐어요.

In the old days, the work you could do depended on your social status.

Word parts

신 body분 share

Literally 'one's share in life'.

Good to know

신분증 = ID card: 신분증 좀 보여 주세요 = Please show me your ID.