Korean learner dictionary

간언

ganeon · expostulation; remonstrance; advice

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15551

Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 가ː넌Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade

1.
웃어른이나 임금에게 잘못을 고치도록 하는 말.
English: expostulation; remonstrance; advice — A piece of advice one gives to one's senior or a king, to correct something unjust or erroneous he/she has done.
Examples
- 신하의 간언.
- 충신의 간언.
- 진심 어린 간언.
- 간언을 드리다.
- 간언을 올리다.
- 간언을 하다.

Origin: 諫言
Categories: 사회 생활 > 언어 행위