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푸바오

pu-baoLoanword from Chinese 푸바오
Panda

푸바오는 귀엽고 친근한 동물이에요.

Pandas are cute and friendly animals.


general

A large, black-and-white bear-like mammal native to China, known for its distinctive appearance and gentle demeanor.

푸바오는 중국에서만 발견되는 희귀한 동물이에요.

Pandas are rare animals found only in China.

The term '푸바오' is a Korean adaptation of the Chinese name for pandas, '熊猫' (xióngmāo), which literally means 'bear cat'.

Collocations

푸바오 보호panda conservation푸바오 연구panda research

Synonyms

판다대장군

Related Phrases

푸바오 보호phrase
panda conservation
푸바오 연구phrase
panda research

Pro Tip

Cultural Significance

Pandas are a national symbol of China and are often associated with peace and conservation efforts.

Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese name for pandas, '熊猫' (xióngmāo), meaning 'bear cat'. The Korean term '푸바오' is a phonetic adaptation of the Chinese name.

Usage Notes

In Korean, '푸바오' is often used interchangeably with '판다' (panda), but '푸바오' is more commonly used in media and popular culture.

Word Breakdown

푸
bear
root
+
바오
cat
root
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