[ haek ]
「명사」 Noun
key; core; center; heart

The very center of something.

nuclear weapon

A weapon powered by the force from a nuclear reaction.

nucleus

A particle at the center of an atom, which is formed by a combination of neutrons and protons.

nucleus

A ball-shaped, tiny substance at the center of a cell in an organism.

core

The hard part inside fruits such as peaches, plums, etc., which protects their seeds.

core

The central part of the Earth, which is approximately 2,900 km beneath its surface.

Type:
Sino-Korean
Level:
Advanced

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