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태양 meaning and pronunciation

taeyang · sun

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72179
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 태양Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    태양계의 중심에 있으며 온도가 매우 높고 스스로 빛을 내는 항성.

    English: sun — The star at the center of a solar system which is extremely hot and emits light.

    Examples

    • 밝은 태양.
    • 이글거리는 태양.
    • 태양 에너지.
    • 태양이 눈부시다.
    • 태양이 뜨다.
    • 태양이 빛나다.
  2. 2.

    (비유적으로) 매우 소중하거나 희망을 주는 존재.

    English: hope — (figurative) A very cherished existence which gives hope.

    Examples

    • 나라의 태양.
    • 마음의 태양.
    • 태양이 등장하다.
    • 태양을 만나다.
    • 태양을 믿다.
    • 태양을 잃다.
Origin
太陽
Categories
자연 > 천체 · 날씨와 계절

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