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피우다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '피우다' primarily means 'to light' or 'to burn' something such as a cigarette, fire, or incense. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about smoking or making a fire.

Common Contexts

  • Smoking: '담배를 피우다' means 'to smoke a cigarette.' This is the most frequent usage.
  • Fire: '모닥불을 피우다' means 'to light a campfire.'
  • Incense or other aromatic substances: '향을 피우다' means 'to burn incense.'

Collocations and Patterns

  • 담배를 피우다: to smoke cigarettes
  • 모닥불을 피우다: to light a campfire
  • 향을 피우다: to burn incense

Register and Politeness

'피우다' is neutral and can be used in both casual and polite speech, but when talking about smoking, it can carry a slightly informal tone.

Common Confusion

Learners sometimes confuse '피우다' with '만들다' (to make) because of the initial meaning 'to make or build' in some contexts. However, '피우다' is specifically used for lighting or burning, not general making or building. Use '만들다' for general creation.

Example Sentences

그는 담배를 피우기 시작했다.

Geuneun dambae-reul piugi sijakhaetda.

He started smoking a cigarette.

모닥불을 피우면서 이야기를 나눴다.

Modakbul-eul piumyeonseo iyagireul nanwotda.

We talked while lighting a campfire.

그는 향을 피우며 명상을 했다.

Geuneun hyang-eul piumyeo myeongsang-eul haetda.

He meditated while burning incense.