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Korean
Etymology
From 별 (byeol, “star”) + 찌 (jji, “float; bobber”).
Pronunciation
- (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key):
- Phonetic hangul:
- Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.
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| Revised Romanization? | byeoljji |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | byeoljji |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | pyŏltchi |
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| Yale Romanization? | pyēlcci |
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Noun
별찌 • (byeoljji) (North Korea)
- meteor; shooting star
- Synonyms: 별똥 (byeolttong), 별똥별 (byeolttongbyeol), 유성(流星) (yuseong)
- (figurative) flash (quick, temporary burst of light)
- (figurative) phosphene flashes (sensation of lights induced by dizziness or concussion, as when seeing stars)