Korean

Meaning: enemy, opponent, rival
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

敵

Example sentences

He was surrounded by the enemy.
옛날 군인들은 유전을 사용하여 적을 공격했다.
In the old days, soldiers used willow arrows to attack the enemy.
적들이 성문을 부수고 성 안으로 들어왔다.
The enemies broke the castle gate and entered the castle.
적 앞에서 나약한 모습을 보여서는 안 된다.
We must not show a weak appearance in front of the enemy.
그는 세상을 아군과 적이라는 이분법으로 나눈다.
He divides the world into the dichotomy of ally and enemy.
그 저격수는 건물 옥상에서 적을 감시하고 있다.
The sniper is monitoring the enemy from the building rooftop.
우리 공군은 적의 전투기를 격추하는 데 성공했다.
Our air force succeeded in shooting down the enemy's fighter jet.
장군은 적들 앞에서도 위풍을 잃지 않았다
The general did not lose his dignity even in front of the enemy.
적의 도발에 넘어가지 마라.
Don't fall for the enemy's provocation.
적의 공격을 막은 후 역공을 펼쳤다
After blocking the enemy's attack, we launched a counterattack.

Usage Notes

Refers to an adversary in a conflict, competition, or figuratively, something harmful.

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