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산 meaning and pronunciation

san · mountain

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 20954
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 산Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    평평한 땅보다 훨씬 높이 솟아 있고 대개 나무, 풀, 바위 등이 있는 땅.

    English: mountain — A landmass that rises much higher than flat ground and usually contains trees, grass, rocks, etc.

    Examples

    • 눈 덮인 산.
    • 아름다운 산.
    • 웅장한 산.
    • 푸른 산.
    • 헐벗은 산.
    • 산이 가파르다.
Origin
山
Categories
자연 > 지형 · 여행

Entry 2

NIKL target code 62178
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 산Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    물에 녹았을 때 수소 이온을 내 놓으며, 염기와 만나면 중화하는 물질.

    English: acid — A substance that produces a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water, and is neutralized when combined with a base.

    Examples

    • 산에는 강산과 약산이 있다.
    • 시큼한 맛이 나는 과일은 산을 포함하고 있다.
Origin
酸

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