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사냥

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '사냥' specifically refers to the act of hunting animals, typically for food or sport. It is a common word used in contexts related to wildlife, outdoor activities, and sometimes in discussions about conservation or legal regulations.

Common Collocations

  • 사냥을 하다: to hunt (the most common verb phrase with 사냥)
  • 사냥감: game or prey (the animals hunted)
  • 사냥터: hunting ground or area
  • 불법 사냥: illegal hunting

Register and Context

'사냥' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, when discussing legal or environmental issues, it often appears in formal writing or news reports.

Usage Tips

When using '사냥', it is important to distinguish it from casual gathering or fishing, which have different words. Also, learners sometimes confuse '사냥' with '사냥꾼' (hunter), so remember '사냥' is the act or event, while '사냥꾼' is the person who hunts.

Example Situations

  • Talking about a traditional hunting trip
  • Discussing wildlife conservation laws
  • Describing a scene in a story or movie involving hunting

Example Sentences

그는 매년 겨울마다 사냥을 하러 산에 간다.

Geuneun maenyeon gyeoulmada sanyang-eul hareo san-e ganda.

He goes to the mountains to hunt every winter.

사냥감이 숲 속에 숨어 있어서 찾기가 어렵다.

Sanyanggam-i sup sog-e sum-eo iss-eoseo chaj-gi-ga eoryeobda.

The game is hiding in the forest, so it is hard to find.

사냥을 금지하는 법이 최근에 강화되었다.

Sanyang-eul geumjihaneun beob-i choegene ganghwadoeeotda.

The law prohibiting hunting was recently strengthened.