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고궁 meaning and pronunciation

gogung · ancient palace

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28065
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고ː궁Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    옛날에 임금이 살던 집.

    English: ancient palace — A king's residence in ancient days.

    Examples

    • 서울의 고궁.
    • 고궁의 정취.
    • 고궁을 산책하다.
    • 고궁을 찾다.
    • 고궁에 가다.
    • 고궁은 한 나라의 왕들이 살던 곳답게 규모가 굉장했다.
Origin
古宮
Categories
문화 > 전통 문화 · 주말 및 휴가

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