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height

1.Noun

  1. 1

    height

    The length of a person or animal in an upright position that is measured from the feet to the head.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동물이 바로 섰을 때의 발에서부터 머리까지의 몸의 길이.

    • He was a tall man, over 190 centimeters in height.

    • Now my younger brother has grown up so much that he's almost as tall as Father.

  2. 2

    height

    The height of an item, plant, etc.

    Korean definition: 물건이나 식물 등의 높이.

    • The forest was densely packed with tall trees.

    • This workbench is low, so it seems suitable for young children to use.

2.NounSino-Korean: key

  1. 1

    key

    An implement that is used to lock or unlock a door or lock.

    Korean definition: 문이나 자물쇠를 잠그거나 여는 도구.

    • Jisu locked the door and got out of the car with the car key still in the ignition.

    • Seunggyu lost his apartment door key, so he asked the security guard to open it for him.

  2. 2

    clue

    A clue with which one can solve a problem.

    Korean definition: 문제를 해결할 수 있는 단서.

    • The key to solving this case is held by the witness who was at the scene at the time.

    • With the company facing bankruptcy, all executives and employees are looking for the key to save it.

  3. 3

    keyboard

    A keyboard of a computer or typewriter, that inputs characters when pressed with fingers.

    Korean definition: 컴퓨터나 타자기에서, 손가락으로 쳐서 입력하는 글자판.

    • Seunggyu typed on the computer keys quickly to write up the document.

    • Jisu, who is skilled with computers, works fast by pressing several keys at once or using shortcut keys.

  4. 4

    key

    The part of a keyboard instrument such as a piano or harmonium, that makes sounds when pressed with fingers.

    Korean definition: 피아노나 풍금과 같은 건반 악기에서, 손가락으로 눌러 소리를 내는 부분.

    • The technician tuned the piano while pressing the keys with his fingers.

    • Jisu played a beautiful piece, moving freely over the piano keys.