Korean word

뿌리

Pronunciation

Romanizationppuri

Meaning

  • nounroot

Example

나무 뿌리가 깊다.na mu ppu ri ga kip tta

The tree's roots are deep.

Illustration for 뿌리 (root)

More examples

그 문제의 뿌리는 오래된 관습에 있다.keu mun je ui ppu ri neun o rae doen kwan seu be it tta

The root of the problem lies in an old custom.

Core concept

The hidden part that anchors a plant and supplies what it needs, extending to the foundation or source of something.

Common phrases

  • 뿌리를 내리다ppu ri reul nae ri da

    put down roots

  • 뿌리가 깊다ppu ri ga kip tta

    have deep roots

Similar words

근본keunbon: The basic foundation that shapes the nature and direction of something.
근원keunwon: The source or starting point from which something arises.

Definition in Korean

식물의 아래에서 몸체를 고정하고 양분을 빨아들이는 기관으로, 비유적으로는 어떤 것의 기반이나 근원을 이르는 말sing mu rui a rae e seo mom che reul ko jeong ha go yang bu neul ppa ra deu ri neun ki gwa neu ro pi yu jeo geu ro neun eo tteon keo sui ki ba ni na keu nwo neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The origin of 뿌리 (ppuri, "root") is uncertain, but the word covers both a plant's root and the foundation or source of something.

Usage tips

  • When 뿌리 (ppuri, "root") appears in an abstract sentence, looking for what it supports or explains helps reveal its intended meaning.

Other meanings

  • originnoun

Related words

  • 뿌리내리다ppurinaeridatake rootverb
  • 뿌리내림ppurinaerimtaking rootnoun
  • 뿌리뽑다ppurippopttauprootverb

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