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해산물 (noun)

Seafood, fish or shellfish from the sea.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'Sea' (해) creature 'born' (산) from the 'water' (물) - '해산물'. Or, think of 'hae' sounding like 'hay' and '...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '해산물' for non-seafood items. → Use '해산물' only for edible marine life. For meat, use '육류' (yukryu); for vegetables, use '채소' (chaeso).

Confusing '해산물' with '해물'. → While often interchangeable, '해물' is more common in specific dish names (e.g., '해물탕'). '해산물' is a broader term for seafood in general.

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