Korean

외국
Meaning: foreign country
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

外
國

Example sentences

I want to study abroad.
그는 외국에서 태어났지만 스스로를 한국인이라고 생각한다.
He was born abroad but considers himself Korean.
국가 원수는 외국 사절단을 맞이하기 위해 공항으로 나갔다.
The head of state went to the airport to meet the foreign delegation.
조선 시대에는 역관이 외국과의 외교에서 중요한 역할을 했다.
In the Joseon Dynasty, interpreters played an important role in diplomacy with foreign countries.
대통령은 특사 편에 외국 원수에게 보내는 친서를 전달했다.
The president delivered a personal letter to a foreign head of state via a special envoy.
부모님은 아들을 외국으로 떠나보내고 나서 한참을 울었다.
The parents cried for a long time after sending their son abroad.
오랫동안 외국에 머물던 그는 마침내 귀국을 결정했다.
He, who had been staying abroad for a long time, finally decided to return to his home country.
범인은 경찰의 추적을 피해 외국으로 도주를 했다.
The criminal fled abroad to avoid the police's pursuit.

Usage Notes

Used to refer to any country that is not one's own.

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