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kong
1
noun[C, U]
A bean; especially a soybean, used as food or as an ingredient in products such as tofu, soy sauce, and bean sprouts.
kong
Pronunciation
Etymology
Native Korean word.
Examples
콩을 물에 불렸다.
kongeul mure bullyeotda
I soaked the beans in water.
두부는 콩으로 만든다.
dubuneun kongeuro mandeunda
Tofu is made from soybeans.
밥에 콩을 넣었다.
babe kongeul neoeotda
I put beans in the rice.
Character Breakdown
콩
kong
bean
Collocations
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adverbmimetic adverb
With a small, light thud or tap; used mimetically for the sound or action of something lightly hitting something.
kong
Pronunciation
Etymology
Native Korean mimetic form.
Examples
공이 바닥에 콩 떨어졌다.
gongi badage kong tteoreojyeotda
The ball dropped to the floor with a little thud.
아이가 책상에 머리를 콩 부딪쳤다.
aiga chaeksange meorireul kong buditchyeotda
The child bumped their head lightly against the desk.
Character Breakdown
콩
kong
a light thud or tap
Collocations
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