Korean learner dictionary
가위바위보 meaning and pronunciation
gawibawibo · rock, paper, scissors
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 16347Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 가위바위보Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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서로 손을 내밀어 그 손 모양으로 순위나 승부 등을 정하는 방법.
English: rock, paper, scissors — A method of determining rankings or winners by holding out one's hands to each other and using the shape of the hands.
Examples
- 가위바위보 놀이.
- 가위바위보를 하다.
- 가위바위보에서 이기다.
- 가위바위보에서 지다.
- 가위바위보로 정하다.
- 가위바위보로 편을 가르다.
- Origin
- 가위바위褓
- Categories
- 삶 > 여가 활동
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