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건설 meaning and pronunciation

geonseol · construction

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15888
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 건ː설Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    건물이나 시설을 새로 짓는 것.

    English: construction — The act of constructing new buildings or facilities.

    Examples

    • 아파트 건설.
    • 주택 건설.
    • 건설 경기.
    • 건설 비용.
    • 건설 사업.
    • 건설 현장.
  2. 2.

    나라나 조직을 새로 만드는 것.

    English: establishment; foundation — Creating a country or an organization.

    Examples

    • 국가 건설.
    • 낙원 건설.
    • 도시 건설.
    • 사회 건설.
    • 식민지 건설.
    • 왕조 건설.
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