밤(bam)
'밤' means the time from sunset to sunrise (night). It also means the chestnut nut from a chestnut tree.
Nuances
- Night implies darkness and rest.
- Chestnut is a typical autumn ingredient.
- Meaning depends clearly on context.
When to use
time expression, food, daily conversation
In context
'밤' is a noun used to indicate time or an object. When meaning time, it's used with expressions like '밤에' (at night) or '밤이 되다' (become night). When meaning chestnut, it appears in food or ingredient contexts.