Korean vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "ox" in Korean?
황소
hwangso
In Korean, "ox" is 황소.
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Pronunciation
Say 'HWANG-so' with an 'hw' opening and 'o' ending, two clear syllables.
Writing and usage
Two Hangul blocks: 황소. Native Korean. 'ㅎ' starts the first syllable, 'ㅅ' ends the second.
Example sentence
황소가 들판에 있어요.
The ox is in the field.
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How to remember 황소
Hwangso has a dignified sound, fitting for a large, powerful animal.
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Questions about 황소
How do you say "ox" in Korean?
In Korean, "ox" is 황소. It is a noun.
How is 황소 written in Korean?
Two Hangul blocks: 황소. Native Korean. 'ㅎ' starts the first syllable, 'ㅅ' ends the second.
How is 황소 used in a sentence?
Use 황소 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 황소가 들판에 있어요. (The ox is in the field.).
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