Korean

Meaning: tangerine; mandarin orange
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

橘

Example sentences

In winter, there's nothing better than eating peeled tangerines in a warm room.
귤 껍질을 까서 먹었다
I peeled the tangerine skin and ate it.
시장에는 사과, 배, 귤 등등의 과일이 많아요.
There are many fruits like apples, pears, tangerines, and so on, at the market.

Usage Notes

Refers to the common tangerine or mandarin orange, which is a popular winter snack in Korea.

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