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무생물
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inanimate object
이 방에는 무생물이 많아요.
There are many inanimate objects in this room.
general
An inanimate object or thing that is not alive.
나무는 무생물이지만, 동물은 생물이에요.
Trees are inanimate, but animals are living things.
Contrasts with '생물' (living thing).
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Common Usage
Often used in contrast to '생물' (living things) in scientific or philosophical discussions.
Gold Rule
Contrast with '생물'
Always use '무생물' to refer to non-living things, while '생물' refers to living organisms.
Word Origin
From 무 (not) + 생물 (living thing).
Usage Notes
Used in scientific, philosophical, or general contexts to describe non-living entities.
Word Breakdown
무
not
prefix생물
living thing
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