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흙먼지 (noun)

Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, suspended in air or settled on surfaces.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer working in his field ('흙' - earth). As he works, dry dust ('먼지') flies up around him. That's '흙먼지...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 흙먼지 for indoor dust. → 먼지 (or 집먼지 - household dust)

Using 흙먼지 for mud. → 진흙 (jinheuk)

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