Korean

이순신
Meaning: Yi Sun-sin
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

李
舜
臣

Example sentences

Admiral Yi Sun-sin built the turtle ship and defeated the Japanese forces.
이순신 장군은 뛰어난 장이었다.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin was an outstanding general.
이순신 장군의 호는 충무공이다.
General Yi Sun-sin's pseudonym is Chungmugong.
이순신 장군은 임진왜란 때 큰 공을 세웠다.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin achieved great things during the Imjin War.
이순신 장군은 충무공이라는 시호를 받았습니다.
General Yi Sun-shin received the posthumous title 'Chungmugong'.
이순신 장군은 거북선을 앞세워 왜군을 물리쳤다.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin led with the Turtle Ships and defeated the Japanese forces.

Usage Notes

A famous naval commander of the Joseon Dynasty (1545–1598).

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