Pronunciation Guide
쥐[jwi]
English Translation
mouse/rat
Meaning & Usage
The 1st animal in the Korean zodiac (子). The proverb '쥐구멍에도 볕 들 날 있다' (even a mouse hole gets sunshine) means good times will come even in the hardest circumstances. '쥐도 새도 모르게' (without even mice or birds knowing) means doing something in complete secrecy.
Learning Tips
- 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
- 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
- 💡Animal vocabulary
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)
Example Sentences
Beginner
I like mouse/rats.
Intermediate
The mouse/rat is cute.
Advanced
mouse/rats are popular animals in Korea.
Master
Understanding the ecology and habits of mouse/rats deepens our understanding of nature.
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