Korean

Meaning: castle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

城

Example sentences

Once upon a time, there was a castle where a king lived.
고려 시대에 동북 지역에 9개의 성, 즉 구성이 있었다.
In the Goryeo period, there were nine fortresses in the northeast region, namely Guseong.
그 지도에는 성의 나중에 작은 우물이 있었다.
On that map, there was a small well inside the castle.
어린 왕자가 성에서 살고 있어요.
A young prince lives in the castle.
이 성은 중세 시대에 지어졌다.
This castle was built in the Middle Ages.
옛날에는 귀족들이 성에 살았다
In the old days, aristocrats lived in castles.
적들이 성문을 부수고 성 안으로 들어왔다.
The enemies broke the castle gate and entered the castle.
장군은 적군을 단숨에 무찌르고 성을 되찾았다.
The general defeated the enemy army at once and reclaimed the castle.

Usage Notes

Refers to a castle or fortress, often from historical contexts.

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