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보리 meaning and pronunciation

bori · barley

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14507
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 보리Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    주로 밥을 지을 때 쌀과 섞는, 알갱이 가운데 선이 있는 곡물.

    English: barley — A grain that has a line in the middle and is usually mixed with rice when it is boiled.

    Examples

    • 쌀과 보리.
    • 보리를 경작하다.
    • 보리를 심다.
    • 보리를 재배하다.
    • 보리로 만들다.
    • 어머니는 쌀밥보다 보리를 섞은 밥을 좋아하신다.
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