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붕어 meaning and pronunciation

bungeo · crucian carp

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 61047
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 붕ː어Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몸이 넓적하고 등은 주로 누런빛을 띤 갈색이며 비늘이 큰, 민물에 사는 물고기.

    English: crucian carp — A freshwater fish that has a broad and flat body usually with a yellowish brown back and large scales.

    Examples

    • 붕어 한 마리.
    • 붕어 낚시.
    • 붕어 매운탕.
    • 붕어를 낚다.
    • 붕어를 잡다.
    • 아버지는 강에서 잡은 붕어로 매운탕을 끓이셨다.
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