Korean

파도
Meaning: wave; billow
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

波
濤

Example sentences

Fierce waves struck the coast.
성난 파도가 해안가로 밀려오고 있었다.
Rough waves were rolling in toward the seashore.
그는 파도가 높은 날에 서핑을 즐긴다.
He enjoys surfing on days when the waves are high.
바닷가에 텐트를 치고 밤새 파도 소리를 들었다.
I pitched a tent on the beach and listened to the sound of the waves all night.
태풍이 다가오자 원해에는 높은 파도가 일었다.
As the typhoon approached, high waves rose in the distant sea.
파도가 바위에 부딪혀 하얗게 부서진다.
The waves break white against the rocks.
바다에 거센 파도가 몰아치고 있다.
Strong waves are raging in the sea.
갑자기 몰아친 파도가 마을을 덮쳤다.
A sudden surging wave hit the village.
파도가 해안으로 밀려왔다.
The waves surged onto the coast.
파도에 배가 심하게 요동쳤다.
The boat rocked violently in the waves.

Usage Notes

Refers to a large movement of water in the sea, or metaphorically to a strong social movement or emotional surge.

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