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개념 meaning and pronunciation

gaenyeom · concept; notion

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23768
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 개ː념Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 사실이나 관념, 사물에 대한 많은 구체적인 예나 특성을 통해 얻은 일반적인 지식이나 생각.

    English: concept; notion — General knowledge or thoughts about a certain fact, idea, or object, which are obtained through many specific examples or characteristics.

    Examples

    • 구체적 개념.
    • 기본 개념.
    • 상위 개념.
    • 시간 개념.
    • 자아 개념.
    • 추상적 개념.
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인간 > 인지 행위

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