개화물 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 먹다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 개화물(을) 먹다
- 개화물을 먹다
- 개화물 먹다
English rendering Be influenced by modernization Literal translation: “Drink the waters of enlightenment”
Meaning 1
개화사상의 풍조를 따르거나 영향을 받다.
Follow or be influenced by the trend of enlightenment and modernization thought
Dictionary example 1
삼촌은 개화물을 먹더니 양복만 입는다.
After being influenced by modernization, my uncle wears only Western suits.