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TOPIK 6noun

백혈구

baekhyeolgu [배켤구]

백혈구가 · 백혈구를

white blood cell, leukocyte

Example

백혈구는 몸을 세균으로부터 지켜 줍니다.

White blood cells protect the body from bacteria.

Word parts

백 white혈 blood구 ball

Literally 'white blood ball'.

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Pronounced [배켤구]: ㄱ + ㅎ merge into ㅋ.