Skip to main content

Korean learner dictionary

사수

sasu · desperate defense; guarding someone with your life; protection; securing

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 61332
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사ː수Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    목숨을 걸고 지킴.

    English: desperate defense; guarding someone with your life; protection; securing — The act of risking one's life to protect something.

    Examples

    • 조국 사수.
    • 사수가 되다.
    • 사수를 고집하다.
    • 사수를 다짐하다.
    • 사수를 약속하다.
    • 사수를 외치다.
Origin
死守
Categories
삶 > 삶의 행위