Korean

Meaning: bow
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

In the old days, people hunted by shooting bows.
사냥꾼이 활의 시위를 당겼다.
The hunter pulled the bow's bowstring.
그는 중력의 활을 골라 연습을 시작했다.
He chose a medium-strength bow and began practicing.
궁수가 과녁을 향해 활을 쐈다.
The archer shot an arrow towards the target.
장인은 활을 만들기 위해 뒤집을 사용했다.
The artisan used a 'dwijip' to make the bow.

Usage Notes

Refers to the weapon used to shoot arrows. It can also refer to the bow of stringed instruments.

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