Korean

의미
Meaning: meaning; sense; significance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

意
味

Example sentences

I don't understand the meaning of this word.
이 단어의 의미를 설명해 주세요.
Please explain the meaning of this word.
삶의 의미를 찾고 싶어요.
I want to find the meaning of life.
이 문장에서는 주어가 생략되어 있어서 의미를 파악하기 어렵다.
In this sentence, the subject is omitted, making it difficult to understand the meaning.
오방은 동, 서, 남, 북과 중앙을 의미한다.
Obang means east, west, south, north, and the center.
그의 그림은 속안으로 보면 평범해 보이지만, 깊은 의미가 있다.
His painting looks ordinary to a worldly view, but it has a deep meaning.

Usage Notes

Refers to the definition of a word, the significance of an action, or the value of something.

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