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NounSino-Korean: 線

  1. 1

    line

    A border or line drawn horizontally or vertically.

    Korean definition: 가로나 세로로 그은 금이나 줄.

    • The children are drawing lines in their notebooks and practicing their handwriting.

    • While waiting for the subway, be careful not to cross the safety line.

  2. 2

    cable; cord

    A long rope used to connect things.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 연결하는 데 쓰는 긴 줄.

    • When I stepped on the computer cable, the power suddenly went off.

    • The phone cord was short and inconvenient, so Seunggyu decided to change it for a longer one.

  3. 3

    line; contour

    The outline of something.

    Korean definition: 사물의 윤곽.

    • The beauty of hanbok lies in the soft lines of its hems.

    • That designer's clothes are elegant, with their feminine lines standing out.

  4. 4

    line

    A set threshold or degree.

    Korean definition: 정해진 기준이나 정도.

    • A bouquet of flowers is usually around ten thousand won.

    • Seunggyu decided to wrap up today's work at about this point.