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How do you say "bull" in Korean?
황소
hwangso
In Korean, "bull" is 황소.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'hwahng-so' with the stress on the first syllable and a slight 'hw' start.
Writing and usage
황소 is two syllables. 황 means 'yellow' or 'royal', while 소 means 'cattle'.
Example sentence
황소는 매우 강해요.
The bull is very strong.
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How to remember 황소
황소 originally may have referred to the color or majesty of an animal, now just means 'bull'.
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Questions about 황소
How do you say "bull" in Korean?
In Korean, "bull" is 황소. It is a noun.
How is 황소 written in Korean?
황소 is two syllables. 황 means 'yellow' or 'royal', while 소 means 'cattle'.
How is 황소 used in a sentence?
Use 황소 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 황소는 매우 강해요. (The bull is very strong.).
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