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개선 meaning and pronunciation

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 15780
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 개ː선Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    부족한 점, 잘못된 점, 나쁜 점 등을 고쳐서 더 좋아지게 함.

    English: improvement — The act of reforming shortcomings, wrong or bad sides to character and making them better.

    Examples

    • 관계 개선.
    • 구조 개선.
    • 상황 개선.
    • 수질 개선.
    • 제도 개선.
    • 체계 개선.
Origin
改善
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

Entry 2

NIKL target code 23545
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 개ː선Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    전쟁이나 경기에서 이기고 돌아옴.

    English: triumpant return — Return after winning a battle or match.

    Examples

    • 개선 부대.
    • 개선 장군.
    • 개선 장병.
    • 개선 행사.
    • 개선 행진.
    • 개선을 축하하다.
Origin
凱旋
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위

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