Korean

거대
Meaning: huge; gigantic; enormous
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

巨
大

Example sentences

That company grew into a giant corporation.
사찰의 중앙에는 거대한 불교 영상이 세워져 있었다.
A huge Buddhist statue was erected in the center of the temple.
이집트의 거대한 피라미드를 보러 가고 싶어요.
I want to go see the giant pyramids of Egypt.
거대한 군함이 항구로 들어오고 있다.
A huge warship is entering the port.
공사장에는 거대한 철근 더미가 쌓여 있다.
A huge pile of rebar is stacked at the construction site.
그 놀이공원에서 가장 인기 있는 것은 거대한 롤러코스터이다.
The most popular thing in that amusement park is the giant roller coaster.
박물관 중앙에 거대한 대리석 조각상이 서 있었다.
A giant marble statue stood in the center of the museum.
박물관에서 거대한 운석을 구경했다.
I looked at a huge meteorite at the museum.
거대한 빙산이 바다 위에 떠 있다.
A huge iceberg is floating on the sea.
거대한 파도가 작은 배를 순식간에 집어삼켰다.
A huge wave swallowed the small boat in an instant.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something of immense size or scale, often preceding a noun.

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