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Korean learner dictionary

견책

gyeonchaek · reprimand; censure; rebuke

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 30240
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 견ː책, 견ː채기, 견ː책또, 견ː챙만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    잘못을 꾸짖고 알아듣도록 말함.

    English: reprimand; censure; rebuke — Scolding and correcting someone's mistake or fault.

    Examples

    • 무거운 견책.
    • 견책 조치.
    • 견책 처분.
    • 견책을 당하다.
    • 견책을 미루다.
    • 견책을 받다.
Origin
譴責
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위