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우박 meaning and pronunciation

ubak · hail

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 69428
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 우ː박, 우ː바기, 우ː박또, 우ː방만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    큰 물방울들이 공중에서 찬 기운을 만나 얼음이 되어 떨어지는 덩어리.

    English: hail — Big water droplets in the atmosphere that become frozen and fall when they meet cold air.

    Examples

    • 우박이 내리다.
    • 우박이 쏟아지다.
    • 우박이 퍼붓다.
    • 우박을 피하다.
    • 우박에 맞다.
    • 새벽에 엄청난 천둥 번개가 치더니 우박이 쏟아졌다.
Origin
雨雹
Categories
자연 > 기상 및 기후

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