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대

[ dae ]
「명사」 Noun
• stem

The upright, hollow stems of a tall plant.

plant partsgrasses
• stick

A long, thin stick.

tools & utensils
• strong will; determination

One's determination not to give up one's will.

character & valuesneutral
Type:
Native
Level:
Intermediate

Synonyms

  • 줄기
    –trunk; stem; branch; channel; section; flow; ray; school; plot

Derived words

  • 낚싯대
    –fishing rod; fishing pole
  • 돛대
    –mast
  • 막대
    –stick; rod

Other meanings of the word 대

  • 1
    A bound noun that serves as a unit for counting the number of cars, planes, musical instruments, machines, etc (Bound Noun)
  • 3
    stand; holder; rest (Noun)
  • 4
    big; large; the top (Noun)
  • 5
    lineage; family tree; time; era; generation (Noun)
  • 6
    versus (Bound Noun)
  • 7
    generation (Bound Noun)
  • 8
    bamboo (Noun)
  • 9
    university; college (Noun)
  • 10
    stand; holder; rest (Noun)

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