Korean learner dictionary
혀 meaning and pronunciation
hyeo · tongue
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 74125Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 혀Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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사람이나 동물의 입안 아래쪽에 있는 길고 붉은 살덩어리.
English: tongue — The long, red piece of flesh that is in the lower interior part of a human or animal mouth.
Examples
- 혀를 깨물다.
- 혀를 날름거리다.
- 혀를 움직이다.
- 혀로 녹이다.
- 혀로 핥다.
- 레몬이 혀에 닿자 신맛이 느껴졌다.
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