No. 5,552 in Korean
몸통
The main body or trunk of a living being or object.
In a sentence
이 조각 작품에는 사람 몸통 부분이 표현되어 있어.
In this sculpture, the torso of a person is depicted.
Here, '몸통' refers to the central part of the human body, excluding limbs and head, as represented in an artwork.
사자가 사냥감을 몸통으로 물고 갔다.
The lion carried its prey by holding onto its torso.
In this sentence, '몸통' refers to the central body part of an animal, emphasizing the area held during carrying.
이 나무의 몸통은 매우 두껍고 튼튼해.
The trunk of this tree is very thick and sturdy.
Here, '몸통' is used metaphorically to describe the major middle section of a tree, including its structural strength.
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