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검정 meaning and pronunciation

geomjeong · black

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 30057
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 검정Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    빛이 없을 때의 밤하늘이나 먹과 같은 색.

    English: black — A very dark color like a night sky with no light or black ink.

    Examples

    • 연한 검정.
    • 짙은 검정.
    • 검정 구두.
    • 검정 스타킹.
    • 검정을 칠하다.
    • 검정으로 물들이다.
Categories
개념 > 색깔

Entry 2

NIKL target code 30058
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 검ː정Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자격을 검사하여 인정함.

    English: official approval; certification — The act of examining and approving qualifications.

    Examples

    • 교과서 검정.
    • 시험 검정.
    • 자격 검정.
    • 검정 결과.
    • 검정 시험.
    • 검정을 받다.
Origin
檢定
Categories
교육 > 교수 학습 행위

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