Korean

연어
Meaning: salmon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鰱
魚

Example sentences

Salmon swim upstream against the river to lay eggs.
연어는 강물을 거슬러 올라간다.
Salmon swim upstream against the river current.
연어는 강 상류로 헤엄쳐 올라간다.
Salmon swim upstream in the river.
연어는 산란을 위해 강으로 돌아온다.
Salmon return to the river to spawn.
연어는 산란을 위해 자신이 태어난 강으로 회귀한다.
Salmon return to the river where they were born for spawning.

Usage Notes

Refers to the fish known for its characteristic pink flesh and migratory behavior.

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