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매실 meaning and pronunciation

maesil · plum

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55704
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 매실Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    달고 신맛이 나며 술이나 음료 등을 만들어 먹는 초록색의 둥근 열매.

    English: plum — A green round fruit that tastes sweet and sour, and that is made into an alcoholic drink or beverage.

    Examples

    • 매실 농사.
    • 매실 음료.
    • 매실이 익다.
    • 매실을 따다.
    • 올해는 매실이 잘 익어서 향이 좋다.
    • 어머니께서는 술을 담그기 위해 매실을 따셨다.
Origin
梅實
Categories
동식물 > 식물류

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