이중

1. 본문

"이중" is a Korean word that can have several meanings depending on the context. Here are some of the possible meanings:

1. Double or Twofold: This is the most common meaning. It refers to something that is made of two layers, parts, or is repeated twice. For example:

• 이중 잠금 (ijung jamgeum): Double lock
• 이중 유리 (ijung yuli): Double-glazed window
• 이중으로 시킨 것 (ijung-eulo sikin geos): could mean ordered double or ordered twice.

2. Diphthong: In linguistics, it can refer to a diphthong (이중모음, ijungmoeum), which is a vowel sound where the tongue or lips move, changing the sound quality.

3. Double-barreled name: It can also rarely be used to mean a double name (이중 이름), where two names are combined to make one.

4. Acquired dual citizenship. Acquired dual citizenship refers to people that have aquired multiple citizenships after birth.

5. "Among them" or "of these": In some contexts, "이 중" (with a space) can mean "among them" or "of these." Note that '중' is a dependent noun, which means it is not used independently. However, It is also a composite word which is used as '그중,' which translates to 'among them.'

6. Double Chin: "이중 턱" (ijung teog) means double chin.

7. Lee Joong: There is person named Lee Joong (李中, 1936 ~) who served as the 10th president of Soongsil University.