Korean

종이

종이
Meaning: paper
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I wrote on the paper.
종이 한 장만 주세요.
Please give me one sheet of paper.
그는 종이를 작 찢어서 버렸다.
He tore the paper with a 'jak' sound and threw it away.
사지는 조선 시대에 종이 생산을 담당하던 관직이었다.
Saji was an official position responsible for paper production during the Joseon Dynasty.
이 종이의 두께는 약 0.1 밀리미터이다.
The thickness of this paper is about 0.1 millimeter.
그는 종이에 선을 그었다.
He drew a line on the paper.
종이가 너무 얇아서 글씨를 쓰기 어렵다.
The paper is too thin, so it's difficult to write on.
이 종이의 가로 길이는 20센티미터이다.
The width of this paper is 20 centimeters.
종이에 손가락을 베였다.
I cut my finger on the paper.
가위로 종이를 동그랗게 오려 내었다.
I cut the paper into a circle with scissors.

Usage Notes

A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on.

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