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Korean
Etymology
Of native Korean origin. A derivative of Middle Korean 비〮육 (pí.ywùk, “chick”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | byeong'ari |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | byeong'ali |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | pyŏngari |
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| Yale Romanization? | pyengali |
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South Gyeongsang (Busan) pitch accent: 병아리의 / 병아리에 / 병아리까지
Syllables in red take high pitch. This word always takes high pitch on the second syllable, and lowers the pitch of subsequent suffixes.
Noun
병아리 • (byeong'ari)
- chick, baby chicken
Derived terms
- 논병아리 (nonbyeong'ari, “grebe”)
- 병아리색 (byeong'arisaek)
- 병아리콩 (byeong'arikong, “chickpea”)