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개성 meaning and pronunciation

gaeseong · characteristic

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15788
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 개ː성Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    다른 것과 구별되는 고유의 특성.

    English: characteristic — A unique feature that distinguishes one thing from other things.

    Examples

    • 다양한 개성.
    • 독특한 개성.
    • 개성이 강하다.
    • 개성이 나타나다.
    • 개성이 뚜렷하다.
    • 개성이 있다.
Origin
個性
Categories
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