Korean

태양
Meaning: sun
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

太
陽

Example sentences

The sun rises in the east.
이 건물은 태양력을 기준으로 세워졌습니다.
This building was built based on the solar calendar.
뜨거운 태양 빛이 지표를 뜨겁게 달구었다.
The hot sunlight heated the earth's surface.
지평선 위로 태양이 수평을 이루며 떠올랐다.
The sun rose, forming a horizontal line with the horizon.
구름 사이로 강렬한 태양 광선이 쏟아졌다.
Intense sun rays poured through the clouds.
태양계에는 여덟 개의 행성이 태양 주위를 돌고 있다.
In the solar system, eight planets revolve around the sun.
한낮의 태양은 매우 뜨거웠어요.
The midday sun was very hot.
저 멀리 수평선 위로 태양이 서서히 떠올랐다.
In the distance, the sun rose slowly above the horizon.
개기 일식 때 태양의 코로나를 관측할 수 있다.
The solar corona can be observed during a total solar eclipse.
태양의 ‘링가 링가’는 정말 신나는 노래예요.
Taeyang's 'RINGA LINGA' is a really exciting song.

Usage Notes

Refers to the star at the center of our solar system. Can also be used metaphorically for something that is a source of hope or guidance.

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