Korean

대리석
Meaning: marble
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大
理
石

Example sentences

The museum floor was made of white marble, so it was very grand.
박물관 중앙에 거대한 대리석 조각상이 서 있었다.
A giant marble statue stood in the center of the museum.
그 조각가는 대리석으로 아름다운 조각상을 만들었다.
The sculptor made a beautiful statue out of marble.
전시장 한복판에 팔이 없는 대리석 토르소가 놓여 있다.
A marble torso without arms is placed in the middle of the exhibition hall.

Usage Notes

Refers to the metamorphic rock used in sculpture and architecture.

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