글씨

Noun

1. 1

   form of letters

   The form in which characters are written.

   Korean definition: 써 놓은 글자의 모양.

   • 우리는 선생님께서 불러 주시는 말을 반듯한 글씨로 받아 적었다.

     We wrote down what the teacher dictated in neat handwriting.

   • 나는 군대에 있을 때 여자 친구의 정성스러운 글씨로 가득한 편지만 기다렸다.

     When I was in the army, all I waited for were letters full of my girlfriend's careful handwriting.

2. 2

   letter; character

   Symbols used for writing words; the characters.

   Korean definition: 말을 적는 기호. 글자.

   • 급하게 썼는지 그가 쓴 글씨는 알아보기가 어려웠다.

     Perhaps because he wrote in a hurry, his handwriting was hard to read.

   • 할아버지는 요즘 눈이 침침해서 신문의 글씨가 흐리게 보인다고 하셨다.

     Grandfather said his eyesight has gotten dim lately, so the letters in the newspaper look blurry.

3. 3

   way of writing; writing

   A system or act of writing characters.

   Korean definition: 글자를 쓰는 법이나 그런 일.

   • 그의 취미는 글씨와 난초 치기였다.

     His hobbies were calligraphy and painting orchids.

   • 그는 글씨에 능해서 그에게 글씨 쓰는 법을 배우려는 사람이 많았다.

     He was skilled at calligraphy, so many people wanted to learn writing from him.