Korean

강물
Meaning: river water
Part of Speech: Noun

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江

Example sentences

The river water is flowing clearly.
겨울이 되면 강물이 꽁꽁 얼어요.
When winter comes, the river freezes solid.
강물이 바다로 흘러간다.
The river water flows to the sea.
강물의 흐름이 매우 빠르다.
The flow of the river is very fast.
강물에 떠 있는 찌가 조금씩 움직이기 시작했다.
The float on the river started to move little by little.
연어는 강물을 거슬러 올라간다.
Salmon swim upstream against the river current.
계속된 폭우로 강물의 수위가 위험한 수준까지 높아졌다.
Due to continued heavy rain, the river's water level has risen to a dangerous level.
연어는 강물을 거슬러 올라가 알을 낳는다.
Salmon swim upstream against the river to lay eggs.
강물에 큰 소용돌이가 생겨 배가 위험해졌다.
A large whirlpool formed in the river, making the boat dangerous.
장마철이라 강물이 무섭게 불어나고 있다
Because it's the rainy season, the river water is increasing frighteningly.

Usage Notes

Refers to the water that flows in a river.

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