Korean

목탁
Meaning: moktak (wooden percussion instrument)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

木
鐸

Example sentences

The monk is beating a moktak at the temple.
고요한 산사에서 들려오는 목탁 소리가 마음을 편안하게 했다.
The sound of the wooden fish from the quiet mountain temple made my heart feel at ease.

Usage Notes

A wooden instrument used in Buddhist temples to call people or during rituals. Metaphorically, it refers to someone who awakens or guides society.

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