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격려 meaning and pronunciation

gyeokryeo · encouragement

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28800
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 경녀Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    용기나 의욕이 생기도록 기운을 북돋아 줌.

    English: encouragement — Cheering or buoying up someone to grant courage or motivation.

    Examples

    • 따뜻한 격려.
    • 격려의 말.
    • 격려의 메시지.
    • 격려의 박수.
    • 격려의 편지.
    • 격려와 응원.
Origin
激勵
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위

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