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won
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noun[C]
The won, the basic monetary unit of South Korea; also used for the former or historical Korean won in context.
won
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Sino-Korean 圓, originally meaning “round; circle,” used as a currency name.
Examples
이 사과는 천 원이에요.
i sagwaneun cheon wonieyo
This apple is one thousand won.
입장료는 만 원입니다.
ipjangnyoneun man wonimnida
The admission fee is ten thousand won.
Character Breakdown
원
won
won; unit of currency
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noun[C]
A circle; a round geometric figure.
won
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Sino-Korean 圓, meaning “circle; round.”
Examples
원을 그리세요.
woneul geuriseoyo
Draw a circle.
아이들이 원으로 앉았다.
aiduri woneuro anjatda
The children sat in a circle.
Character Breakdown
원
won
circle; round shape
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3
noun[C]
A wish, desire, or heartfelt hope.
won
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Sino-Korean 願, meaning “wish; desire; vow.”
Examples
그의 원은 가족의 행복이었다.
geuui woneun gajogui haengbogieotda
His wish was his family’s happiness.
평생의 원을 이루었다.
pyeongsaengui woneul irueotda
He fulfilled his lifelong wish.
Character Breakdown
원
won
wish; desire
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4
noun[U]
Resentment, grudge, or deep-seated bitterness.
won
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Sino-Korean 怨, meaning “resentment; grievance.”
Examples
그는 마음속에 원을 품고 있었다.
geuneun maeumsoge woneul pumgo isseotda
He was harboring resentment in his heart.
원도 한도 없다.
wondo hando eopda
I have no regrets or lingering resentment.
Character Breakdown
원
won
resentment; grudge
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