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수사자 susaja

male lion

What does 수사자 mean?

수사자 (susaja) means: male lion.

Combines the prefix '수-' (male animal) with '사자' (lion). Used specifically when highlighting the male lion, often referring to its distinct mane.

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드라마에서 저승사자가 검은 모자를 쓰고 나타났어요. — deuramaeseo jeoseungsajaga geomeun mojareul sseugo natanasseoyo, "In the drama, the Grim Reaper appeared wearing a black hat."
뉴스나 고급 한국어 책에는 사자성어가 자주 등장합니다. — nyuseuna gogeup hangugeo chaegeneun sajaseongeoga jaju deungjanghamnida, "Four-character idioms often appear in news and advanced Korean books."
암사자들이 무리를 지어 들소를 사냥해요. — amsajadeuri murireul jieo deulsoreul sanyanghaeyo, "The lionesses hunt bison in a group."
커다란 갈기를 가진 수사자가 바위 위에 앉아 있어요. — keodaran galgireul gajin susajaga bawi wie anja isseoyo, "A male lion with a large mane is sitting on top of the rock."

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How it's actually used

  • 커다란 갈기를 가진 수사자가 바위 위에 앉아 있어요.
    A male lion with a large mane is sitting on top of the rock.

Related words in Vocabulary & Hanja

저승사자 jeoseungsaja사자성어 sajaseongeo암사자 amsaja

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