Korean word

줄기

Pronunciation

Romanizationchulgi

Meaning

  • nounstem

Example

꽃의 줄기가 꺾였어요.kko chui chul gi ga kkeo kkyeo sseo yo

The flower's stem broke.

Illustration for 줄기 (stem)

More examples

이 꽃은 줄기가 굵어서 잘 자라요.i kko cheun chul gi ga kul geo seo chal cha ra yo

This flower grows well because its stem is thick.

Core concept

A plant's main supporting part, or a central line that connects and carries something onward.

Common phrases

  • 꽃의 줄기kko chui chul gi

    flower stem

  • 나무 줄기na mu chul gi

    tree trunk

  • 굵은 줄기kul geun chul gi

    thick stem

Similar words

대tae: A thick, sturdy plant stem or handle used for support or holding.
가지kaji: A branch that grows from a trunk or thick branch and bears leaves or fruit.
뿌리ppuri: The underground plant part that anchors a plant and absorbs water and nutrients.
잎ip: A flat, thin plant part that catches light and helps make food.

Definition in Korean

식물의 잎과 꽃을 지탱하는 부분을 기본 뜻으로 하며, 비유적으로 사물의 중심이 되는 부분이나 한 줄로 이어진 흐름을 이르기도 하는 명사.sing mu rui ip kkwa kko cheul chi taeng ha neun pu bu neul ki bon tteu seu ro ha myeo pi yu jeo geu ro sa mu rui chung si mi toe neun pu bu ni na han chul lo i eo jin heu reu meul i reu gi do ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word's exact origin is uncertain, while its meaning develops a useful support-and-continuity image across botanical, structural, and figurative contexts.

Usage tips

  • This word is especially useful in science vocabulary because stem often identifies an originating line or structure, as in terms for stem cells.

Other meanings

  • trunknoun
  • streaknoun

Related words

  • 줄기세포chulgisepostem cellnoun

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