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박쥐

bakjwi
noun★Beginner— bat
formal

A small, nocturnal flying mammal with wings made of skin stretched over elongated finger bones, typically feeding on insects.

박쥐는 초음파를 사용해 먹이를 찾습니다.

Bats use ultrasound to find their prey.

💡

The word '박쥐' is commonly used to refer to the animal bat in Korean.

Collocations

박쥐의 날개bat's wing박쥐의 울음소리bat's screech

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Common Misconceptions

Bats are often misunderstood as dangerous creatures, but most species are harmless and play a crucial role in ecosystems by controlling insect populations.

📖Word Origin

The word '박쥐' is a native Korean term referring to the animal bat. It is composed of '박' (meaning 'thick' or 'dense') and '쥐' (meaning 'mouse'), likely referring to the bat's small size and nocturnal nature.

📝Usage Notes

In Korean, '박쥐' is the standard term for the animal bat. It is not used metaphorically or idiomatically in everyday language.

Word Breakdown

박
thick or dense
root
+
쥐
mouse
root
한영사전

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