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경쟁 meaning and pronunciation

gyeongjaeng · competition

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25688
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 경ː쟁Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 분야에서 이기거나 앞서려고 서로 겨룸.

    English: competition — An act of vying with each other to win or lead in a field.

    Examples

    • 무한 경쟁.
    • 생존 경쟁.
    • 선의의 경쟁.
    • 경쟁 관계.
    • 경쟁 상대.
    • 경쟁 상품.
Origin
競爭
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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