Dictionary — Entry No. 0935
육
yuk · noun
육
yuk
[yook]
nounbeginner
Meaning
The number six from Sino-Korean system (육). Represents continuity and growth in Korean numerology. Used for time, ranking, and formal counting with appropriate counters.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Lucky number in East Asian culture, often used in marketing and product launches. BTS members’ ages and chronology reference this number frequently. aespa’s discography uses numerical themes including six-track structures.
Example Sentences
육 월 이십 오일
yuk wol i-sip o-il
June 25th — Sino-Korean for dates using month and day
육 일간의 전쟁
yuk il-gan-ui jeonjaeng
A six-day war — historical or dramatic conflict reference
육십 세
yuk-sip se
Sixty years old — age milestone using Sino-Korean
⚠️ Don’t use yuk when…
Don’t confuse 육 (six/number) with 육 (meat) — identical pronunciation but completely different meanings; context is absolutely crucial. Use 육 for time/formal and 여섯 for casual object counting.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — contestant eliminations create final groups; 육 survivors remain at critical moments in the narrative tension
- K-Pop: aespa — numerical concepts in discography; ‘Savage’ and other releases use complex mathematical themes; six-part vocal layering in songs
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.