마디
madi[ma̠di]
In Korean, madi (마디) refers to a joint or node in a plant stem or a segment of a finger.
How do you pronounce it?
madi
Did you know?
- The word madi (마디) can be used metaphorically in Korean to describe a single 'beat' or 'measure' in music or a specific interval of time.
- The word madi (마디) is used to describe the specific points where bamboo grows, and since bamboo is a cultural symbol of integrity and strength in Korea, the 'nodes' are often viewed as symbols of resilience.
- Because madi (마디) can refer to finger segments, it is a core component in the terminology used to describe traditional Korean dance hand gestures.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 마디 씨. 오늘 숙제를 다 했어요?Hello, Madi. Have you finished all the homework for today?
- 손가락 마디가 굵어졌어요.songarak madiga guljeojeosseoyo.My finger joints have become thick.
- 식물 줄기의 마디를 확인하세요.singmul julgiui madireul hwaginhaseyo.Check the nodes on the plant stem.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Minji are looking at a bamboo plant.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이 대나무 마디 좀 보세요.i daenamu madi jom boseyo.Look at the nodes of this bamboo.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 신기하게 생겼네요.jeongmal singihage saenggyeotneyo.It looks really amazing.
- 도현 Do-hyeon마디 사이가 아주 일정해요.madi saiga aju iljeonghaeyo.The spaces between the nodes are very consistent.
- 민지 Min-ji자연의 신비로운 모습이에요.jayeon-ui sinbiroun moseuieyo.It is a mysterious sight of nature.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 마디, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
