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여우

"fox"

Korean word for fox

🐾Animals

Animal vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

여우[yeou]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"

English Translation

fox

Meaning & Usage

Famous in Korean legend as the gumiho (nine-tailed fox). Figuratively, '여우 같다' means someone is clever and cunning.

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 foxs.
Intermediate
The fox is cute.
Advanced
foxs are popular animals in Korea.
Master
Understanding the ecology and habits of foxs deepens our understanding of nature.
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