Korean word

화살

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwasal

Meaning

  • nounarrow

Example

그는 화살을 멀리 쏘았다.keu neun hwa sa reul meol li sso at tta

He shot the arrow a long way.

Illustration for 화살 (arrow)

More examples

시위를 당기자 화살이 날아갔다.si wi reul tang gi ja hwa sa ri na ra gat tta

As he pulled back the bowstring, the arrow flew away.

Core concept

A feather-stabilized shaft with a sharp point, designed to be launched from a bow at a target.

Common phrases

  • 화살을 쏘다hwa sa reul sso da

    fire an arrow

  • 화살이 날아가다hwa sa ri na ra ga da

    an arrow flies away

  • 화살을 빼다hwa sa reul ppae da

    pull out an arrow

Similar words

화살표hwasalpyo: A directional symbol in writing or signs that shows movement or a connection.
총알chongal: A small projectile that flies quickly after being fired from a gun.

Definition in Korean

화살은 활에서 쏘아 표적을 맞히도록 만든 길고 뾰족한 투사체로, 뒷부분에 깃이 있어 비행이 안정된다.hwa sa reun hwa re seo sso a pyo jeo geul ma chi do rok man deun kil go ppyo jo kan tu sa che ro twit ppu bu ne ki si i sseo pi haeng i an jeong doen da

Word origin

The native Korean formation 화살 (hwasal, "arrow") is traditionally associated with 살 (sal, "pointed thing"), but its full historical development is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in archery vocabulary because it names the projectile itself rather than the equipment that launches it or the target it reaches.

Related words

  • 화살표hwasalpyoarrow symbolnoun

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