Korean

침묵
Meaning: silence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

沈
默

Example sentences

He remained silent throughout the meeting.
그는 회의 내내 줄곧 침묵을 지켰다.
He remained silent throughout the meeting.
그는 시종일관 침묵을 지켰다.
He remained silent from beginning to end.
우리는 얼마간의 침묵 끝에 다시 이야기를 나누기 시작했다.
After a short silence, we started talking again.
그는 침묵하며 두구를 지켰다
He kept silent and held his tongue.
그는 한참 동안 침묵하다가 갑자기 이야기를 뚜벅 꺼냈다.
After being silent for a long time, he suddenly brought up the story.
오랜만에 만난 친구와 어색한 침묵이 흘렀다.
An awkward silence flowed with the friend I met after a long time.

Usage Notes

A state of not speaking or making any sound.

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