Korean

선물
Meaning: futures (finance); the first crop/produce of the year
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

先
物

Example sentences

He sometimes makes big profits through futures trading, but the risk is also high.
그는 선물을 침대 밑에 감추었다.
He hid the present under the bed.
선물 포장을 뜯는 순간이 가장 설렌다.
The most exciting moment is when you unwrap a present.
그 나라에서는 왼손으로 선물을 주는 것이 금기입니다.
In that country, it is taboo to give a gift with your left hand.

Usage Notes

In economics, it refers to contracts to buy or sell assets at a future date. It can also mean the first produce of the season.

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