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쌀 meaning and pronunciation

ssal · rice

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62094
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 쌀Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    밥을 만들어 먹는, 벼의 껍질을 벗긴 알맹이.

    English: rice — The peeled grains of rice that are cooked for a meal.

    Examples

    • 쌀 세 가마.
    • 쌀 한 톨.
    • 쌀 가마니.
    • 쌀과 보리.
    • 쌀을 먹다.
    • 쌀의 품질이 밥맛을 좌우한다.
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