Korean

절벽
Meaning: cliff; precipice
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

絕
壁

Example sentences

He fell from the cliff.
독수리가 절벽 위를 천천히 날았다.
The vulture slowly flew over the cliff.
절벽 아래를 내려다보니 머리가 아찔아찔했다
Looking down the cliff, my head spun.
높은 절벽 위에 서 있으니 마음이 아슬했다.
Standing on a high cliff, my heart felt precarious.
절벽 아래를 보니 아찔했다.
I felt dizzy looking down the cliff.
절벽 끝에 서 있는 그의 모습에서 위태로움이 느껴졌다.
A sense of precariousness was felt from him standing at the edge of the cliff.
독수리는 절벽 위에서 하늘로 비상했다.
The eagle soared into the sky from above the cliff.

Usage Notes

A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.

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