Korean Dictionary
How to say “Fox” in Korean
여우
Yeou
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Usage & Context
여우 (fox) is a prominent figure in Korean mythology and folklore often depicted as a trickster spirit or a gumiho (nine-tailed fox). The gumiho is one of the most iconic supernatural beings in Korean tradition appearing in countless dramas and stories. A person who is cunning or sly may be called 여우 in everyday speech.
Example Sentence
구미호는 한국 전설에 나오는 여우 정령이에요.
The gumiho is a fox spirit that appears in Korean legend.
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