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Korean learner dictionary

석유

seokyu · oil; petroleum

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78157
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 서규Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    땅속에서 천연으로 나며 태워서 에너지를 만드는, 주로 자동차나 공장의 연료로 쓰는 검은색의 기름.

    English: oil; petroleum — Black oil that sprouts naturally from the ground and is used to make energy by burning; it is usually used as fuel of cars or factories.

    Examples

    • 석유 가격.
    • 석유 냄새.
    • 석유 사업.
    • 석유 생산.
    • 석유 소비.
    • 석유가 발견되다.
Origin
石油
Categories
자연 > 자원