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후추 meaning and pronunciation

huchu · pepper

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 89221
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 후추Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    검고 동그란 모양이며 매운 맛과 향기가 나 주로 음식의 양념으로 쓰는 열매.

    English: pepper — A black, round-shaped fruit used usually as seasoning for food because of its spicy taste and smell.

    Examples

    • 매운 후추.
    • 후추 냄새.
    • 후추를 넣다.
    • 후추를 뿌리다.
    • 후추를 치다.
    • 후추로 양념하다.
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