TOPIK · Level 262
15 words
Korean word
벼
Pronunciation
Romanizationpyeo
Meaning
- nounrice plant
Example
논에서 벼가 자라고 있어요.no ne seo pyeo ga cha ra go i sseo yo
Rice plants are growing in the field.
More examples
추수철에 벼가 누렇게 익어요.chu su cheo re pyeo ga nu reo ke i geo yo
The rice plants turn yellow and ripen during harvest season.
Core concept
The tall field crop that carries rice grains before they are harvested and processed.
Common phrases
벼가 익다pyeo ga ik tta
rice plants ripen
벼농사pyeo nong sa
rice farming
Similar words
쌀ssal: Dry rice grains kept for washing and cooking.
밥pap: Cooked rice prepared and served as food.
논non: A level field supplied with water for growing rice plants.
Definition in Korean
쌀이 되기 전의 논에서 자라는 식물로, 이삭에 쌀알이 맺힌다.ssa ri toe gi cheo nui no ne seo cha ra neun sing mul lo i sa ge ssa ra ri mae chin da
Word origin
The native Korean word 벼 (byeo, "rice plant") has an uncertain older formation, but remembering it as the word for rice before processing gives its meaning a clear place in the production cycle.
Usage tips
- English often uses rice for both the growing crop and the food, so this word helps learners describe farming scenes precisely.
Related words
- 벼농사pyeonongsarice farmingnoun
- 벼알pyeoalrice grainnoun