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절벽

"cliff"

Korean word for cliff

🌿Nature

Nature and landscape vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

절벽[jeolbyeok]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"

English Translation

cliff

Meaning & Usage

A steep rock face, nearly vertical. Korea's columnar joints (Jungmun, Jeju) and coastal cliffs are famous. '절벽' comes from Chinese characters (絕壁).

Learning Tips

  • 💡This word requires understanding of Korean context. Try using it in appropriate situations.
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Nature and landscape vocabulary
Difficulty:Intermediate (TOPIK 3-4)

Example Sentences

Beginner
The cliff is beautiful.
Intermediate
I went to see the cliff.
Advanced
cliff shows the beauty of nature.
Master
Understanding the ecological value of cliff reveals the importance of environmental protection.
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