Pronunciation Guide
용[yong]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"
English Translation
dragon
Meaning & Usage
The 5th zodiac animal (辰) and the only mythical creature in the zodiac. In East Asian culture, the dragon symbolizes royalty, rain, and water. The proverb '개천에서 용 난다' (a dragon rises from a stream) means a great person can emerge from humble origins. Birth rates tend to rise in dragon years in Korea.
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 dragons.
Intermediate
The dragon is cute.
Advanced
dragons are popular animals in Korea.
Master
Understanding the ecology and habits of dragons deepens our understanding of nature.
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