비취

Korean

Etymology

    Sino-Korean word from 翡翠 (“jadeite”).

    Pronunciation

    • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [ˈpi(ː)t͡ɕʰɥi] ~ [ˈpi(ː)t͡ɕʰy]
    • Phonetic hangul: [비(ː)취]
      • Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.
    Romanizations
    Revised Romanization?bichwi
    Revised Romanization (translit.)?bichwi
    McCune–Reischauer?pich'wi
    Yale Romanization?pī.chwi

    Noun

    비취 • (bichwi) (hanja 翡翠)

    1. jade (precious stone)
      Synonym: 옥(玉) (ok)
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