Korean

줄기

줄기
Meaning: stem; stalk; branch; stream; current; lineage; main thread
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The plant's stem grew strong.
방 안으로 한 줄기 빛이 들어왔다.
A ray of light came into the room.
이대의 줄기는 바구니를 만드는 데 쓰인다.
The stem of arrow bamboo is used to make baskets.
장미 줄기에 날카로운 가시가 돋쳐 있다
The rose stem has sharp thorns.

Usage Notes

Refers to the main body of a plant, a stream of water, or a main thread of thought/story.

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