Korean

지평선
Meaning: horizon; skyline
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

지평선 너머로 해가 지고 있다.
The sun is setting beyond the horizon.
지평선 위로 태양이 수평을 이루며 떠올랐다.
The sun rose, forming a horizontal line with the horizon.
저녁 노을이 지평선을 보랏빛으로 물들였습니다.
The evening glow dyed the horizon purple.
그는 뱃전에 기대어 지평선을 바라보았다.
He leaned against the gunwale and looked at the horizon.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the line where the earth and sky seem to meet. For the sea, the word '수평선' (水平線) is used instead.

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