사물

samul

noun★Beginner

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.

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

Collocations

사물함locker사물 인터넷Internet of Things

사물 인터넷phrase

Internet of Things

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

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

'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.

사

matter

root

물

thing

root

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