Korean

Meaning: thing; matter; substance; object
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Handwriting

物

Example sentences

Old buildings in the city should be preserved.
컵에 물을 가득 채워 주세요.
Please fill the cup with water.
우편물이 너무 많아서 우체통이 가득 찼어요.
The mailbox is full because there is too much mail.
집이 물에 잠겼다.
The house was submerged in water.
그는 투명한 유리잔에 시원한 물을 부었다.
He poured cool water into a transparent glass.

Usage Notes

A suffix or noun meaning 'thing' or 'substance'. Often found in compound words like '건축물' (building).

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