절

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noun

to bend at the waist as a respectful greeting or ritual

In the dojang, students bow to the flags, instructor, and training partners.

Examples

수업 시작 때 수련생들은 국기를 향해 절을 합니다.
Students bow toward the flags at the start of class.
연습 전후 짝에게 항상 절을 하세요.
Always bow to your partner before and after drills.
그는 절을 깜빡했고 사범이 부드럽게 일깨워 주셨어요.
He forgot to bow and the instructor reminded him gently.

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