Korean word

쥐

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwi

Meaning

  • nounmouse

Example

길에서 쥐를 봤어요.ki re seo chwi reul pwa sseo yo

I saw a mouse on the street.

Illustration for 쥐 (mouse)

More examples

고양이가 쥐를 잡았어요.ko yang i ga chwi reul cha ba sseo yo

The cat caught a mouse.

Core concept

A small rodent that thrives in many places, from homes to fields, and reproduces quickly.

Common phrases

  • 쥐를 잡다chwi reul chap tta

    catch a mouse

  • 쥐가 달아나다chwi ga ta ra na da

    a mouse runs away

  • 쥐가 덫에 걸리다chwi ga teo che keol li da

    a mouse gets caught in a trap

  • 쥐를 쫓다chwi reul jjot tta

    chase a mouse

Similar words

집쥐chipjjwi: A house-dwelling mouse that looks for food in and around buildings.
마우스mauseu: A computer input device that moves the pointer and allows items to be selected.

Definition in Korean

작은 설치류의 하나로 가정이나 들판 등 다양한 곳에 서식하며 번식이 빠른 소형 동물.cha geun seol chi ryu ui ha na ro ka jeong i na teul pan teung ta yang han ko se seo si ka myeo peon si gi ppa reun so hyeong tong mul

Word origin

This is a native Korean noun rather than a Sino-Korean formation, so its modern form is best learned as the everyday word for this familiar rodent.

Usage tips

  • English usually distinguishes mouse from rat, but this Korean word can cover both, so context rather than size alone identifies the animal.

Other meanings

  • ratnoun

Related words

  • 쥐덫chwideotmousetrapnoun
  • 쥐구멍chwigumeongmouse holenoun

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