작은 빛

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"작은 빛" (jageun bit) can have several meanings in Korean, depending on the context:

• A small light: This is the literal translation, referring to a physically small source of light.
• Twinkle/Sparkle: "반짝" (banjjak) is a mimetic word (ideophone) which describes something small flashing or twinkling.
• Brief appearance: It can describe something that appears briefly and then disappears quickly, like a flash of light.
• Brief Success: This meaning compares the object to a short, but bright flash of light.
• "Little Light" (Movie Title): This is the title of a 2020 South Korean independent film directed by Cho Min-jae. The film is about a man named Jin-moo who, before undergoing brain surgery, visits his family and records them with a camcorder. The director stated about this name for the movie: "When I decided to make the movie, I saw a scene of light flowing from every house. Each light seemed to have its own story, so I wanted to make distant families feel connected by light".
• "Little Light" (Picture Book): A picture book that celebrates the birthday of a grown-up, who may find birthdays awkward.
• Brand name: There are also brands, and art centers named "작은 빛".