Korean

구절
Meaning: phrase; clause; passage
Part of Speech: Noun

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節

Example sentences

He wrote down an impressive passage from the novel in his diary.
그는 창밖을 내다보며 시 한 구절을 조용히 읊조렸다.
He looked out the window and quietly recited a line of poetry.
이 고서의 구절은 난의하여 이해하기 어렵다.
The passages of this old book have difficult meanings and are hard to understand.

Usage Notes

Refers to a short part of a speech or a piece of writing.

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