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NounSino-Korean: 壁

  1. 1

    wall

    Any of the parts that enclose a room or house.

    Korean definition: 집이나 방의 둘레를 단단하게 막고 있는 부분.

    • My father hung a new picture on the living room wall.

    • When construction began, pillars were erected and walls were built.

  2. 2

    wall

    (figurative) A reality or situation that is hard to overcome.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 이겨 내기 어려운 사실이나 상황.

    • My father's business hit a wall due to a lack of funds.

    • My friend hurt his leg, so our travel plans ended up hitting a wall.

  3. 3

    wall

    (figurative) The state of a relationship or exchange being severed or discontinued.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 관계나 교류가 단절된 상황.

    • The wall of the Cold War came down, and Germany was reunified.

    • South and North Korea overcame the wall of division and formed a joint team.