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피우다

piuda[피우다]Beginner · TOPIK I

make bloom; open up

Verb

  1. 1

    make bloom; open up

    To open up the buds or petals of a flower, etc.

    Korean definition: 꽃봉오리나 잎 등을 벌어지게 하다.

    • The chestnut tree near the house bloomed right on time.

    • The lotus first bloomed around mid-August, and its flowers fell around October.

  2. 2

    burn; kindle; ignite

    To make a fire and let it burn.

    Korean definition: 불을 일으켜 타게 하다.

    • He gathered dry branches and made a fire.

    • We built a bonfire and sat in front of it to warm ourselves.

  3. 3

    raise; kick up; stir up

    To raise dust, etc.

    Korean definition: 연기 등을 크게 일으키다.

    • They raised smoke to signal where we were.

    • The truck passed over the hill with a loud noise, kicking up clouds of dust.

  4. 4

    emit; give off; send out

    To spread out or emit dust or a smell.

    Korean definition: 냄새나 먼지를 퍼지게 하거나 일으키다.

    • A group of students came into the playground, kicking up dust.

    • The cheonggukjang the owner brought was bubbling away, giving off a savory smell.