Korean

Meaning: mountain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

山

Example sentences

That mountain is covered with a lot of snow.
저 멀리 산이 보인다.
A mountain can be seen in the distance.
심마니는 산에서 식사를 할 때 감사를 곁들였다.
The ginseng digger added 'gamsa' (red pepper paste) when having a meal in the mountains.
우리 마을은 산에 인하여 있다.
Our village borders the mountain.
어머니는 봄에 산에서 캔 취로 나물을 만드셨다.
My mother made seasoned vegetables with the chwi she picked from the mountain in spring.
산의 정부에는 아직 눈이 쌓여 있다.
Snow is still piled up on the top of the mountain.
설악산은 한국에서 세 번째로 높은 산입니다.
Seoraksan is the third highest mountain in Korea.
우리는 함께 산 정상까지 올라갔다.
We climbed to the mountain summit together.
옛날 사냥꾼은 매 한 병을 데리고 산에 올랐다.
In the old days, a hunter went up the mountain with one hawk.
산에 오르는 것은 건강에 좋습니다.
Climbing mountains is good for health.

Usage Notes

Refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface. It can also refer to a grave or tomb in certain contexts.

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