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TOPIK 2noun

운동선수

undongseonsu

운동선수가 · 운동선수를

athlete, sports player

Example

그 운동선수는 매일 여섯 시간씩 연습해요.

That athlete practices six hours every day.

Word parts

운 move동 move선 choose수 hand, expert

선수 is literally 'chosen hand': someone picked for their skill.