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  안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)! Are you ready to dive into the heartwarming world of Korean family vocabulary? Family is central to Korean culture, and understanding these terms can deepen your appreciation for Korean society and relationships. Let’s embark on this linguistic journey together!   1. 가족 (Gajok) - Family    - This is the overarching term for family in Korean. It encompasses all blood relatives and sometimes even extends to close friends or people considered as family.   2. 아버지 (Abeoji) - Father    - In Korean, " 아버지 " is used to address or refer to one's father respectfully.   3. 어머니 (Eomeoni) - Mother    - Similarly, " 어머니 " is the respectful term for mother in Korean.   4. 형 (Hyeong) / 오빠 (Oppa) - Older Brother    - Depending on whether you are male or female, you would use " 형 " if you're a male or " 오빠 " if you're female to refer to your older brother or an older male friend. ...