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뱀 meaning and pronunciation

baem · snake

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 58639
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 뱀ːLevel: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몸이 원통형으로 가늘고 길며 다리가 없고 피부가 비늘로 덮여 있는 파충류의 동물.

    English: snake — A limbless reptile that has a cylindrical, long, slender body and scaly skin.

    Examples

    • 징그러운 뱀.
    • 뱀이 기어가다.
    • 뱀이 물다.
    • 뱀을 무서워하다.
    • 뱀을 잡다.
    • 뱀에게 물리다.
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