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거장 meaning and pronunciation

geojang · master; maestro; virtuoso; great artist

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 20456
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 거ː장Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    특정 분야에서 능력이나 실력이 뛰어난 사람.

    English: master; maestro; virtuoso; great artist — A person with outstanding aptitude for or skill in a certain field.

    Examples

    • 건축의 거장.
    • 문학의 거장.
    • 예술의 거장.
    • 회화의 거장.
    • 거장으로 불리다.
    • 사실주의 작품의 거장이라 불리는 화가의 전시회에 수많은 사람들이 몰렸다.
Origin
巨匠
Categories
인간 > 사람의 종류

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