사물

samul
object

그 사물은 매우 흥미로워요.

That object is very interesting.


general

A physical thing or object that exists in the world.

나는 방에 있는 모든 사물을 정리했다.

I organized all the objects in the room.

This is the most common and general meaning of '사물' in Korean.

Collocations

사물함locker사물 인터넷Internet of Things

Related Phrases

사물 인터넷phrase
Internet of Things

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'사물' is often used in everyday language to refer to any physical object, such as furniture, tools, or household items.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Korean roots '사' (事, matter) and '물' (物, thing), combining to mean 'object' or 'thing'.

Usage Notes

'사물' is a neutral term for any physical object, often used in general contexts. It can also refer to inanimate objects in contrast to living beings.

Word Breakdown

matter
root
+
thing
root
한영사전