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비린내 meaning and pronunciation

birinnae · fishy smell

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 60741
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 비린내Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    물고기나 동물의 피 등에서 나는 코를 찌르는 느낌의 역겹고 매스꺼운 냄새.

    English: fishy smell — A disgusting and sickening, strong foul smell emitted from fish, blood of animals, etc.

    Examples

    • 물고기 비린내.
    • 콩 비린내.
    • 비린내가 나다.
    • 비린내가 심하다.
    • 비린내를 풍기다.
    • 멀리 바다가 보이기 시작하자 생선 비린내가 풍겨 왔다.
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