Word details
뿌리
- Pronunciation
- 뿌리
- Part of speech
- noun
- Vocabulary level
- intermediate
root
The part of a plant that grows underground to take in water and nutrients and that supports the stem.
root
The bottom part of an object that is lodged deeply in something else.
root; origin
(figurative) The foundation or basis of a thing or phenomenon.
Idioms
뿌리 뽑히다
The roots are pulled out
For a source that may be created or grow to disappear.
뿌리(가) 깊다
be deep-rooted
To exist for a long enough time to take firm root.
뿌리(가) 없다
have no roots
To have a bad background.
뿌리(를) 내리다
take roots
To fix one's roots in a certain place.
take roots
To settle down in a certain place and live or work there.
take roots
For thoughts or ideas to take deep and strong root.
뿌리(를) 박다
drive roots
To set the origin or foundation.
drive one's roots
To establish one's basis for doing something.
뿌리(를) 뽑다
pull out the roots
To remove a source that may be created or grow.