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How do you say "boxing" in Korean?
권투
gweontu
In Korean, "boxing" is 권투.
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Pronunciation
Gweontu is two syllables, 'gwen-too.' The first part has a 'gw' blend, the second is quick.
Writing and usage
Gweontu combines gweon (fist) with tu (hitting). It's a traditional term for boxing.
Example sentence
권투 선수가 강해요.
The boxer is strong.
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How to remember 권투
Gweon is fist and tu relates to striking, so boxing is the sport of fist fighting.
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Questions about 권투
How do you say "boxing" in Korean?
In Korean, "boxing" is 권투. It is a noun.
How is 권투 written in Korean?
Gweontu combines gweon (fist) with tu (hitting). It's a traditional term for boxing.
How is 권투 used in a sentence?
Use 권투 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 권투 선수가 강해요. (The boxer is strong.).
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