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겸손 meaning and pronunciation
gyeomson · modesty; humility
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 30423Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 겸손Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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남을 존중하고 자기를 낮추는 마음이나 태도.
English: modesty; humility — A mindset or attitude wherein the person respects others and acts humbly.
Examples
- 지나친 겸손.
- 겸손의 덕.
- 겸손의 말.
- 겸손을 가장하다.
- 겸손을 강조하다.
- 겸손을 실천하다.
- Origin
- 謙遜/謙巽
- Categories
- 인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기
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