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고생길 meaning and pronunciation

gosaenggil · arduous path

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 22653
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고생낄Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어렵고 고된 일이나 생활.

    English: arduous path — A difficult and arduous task or life.

    Examples

    • 고생길이 기다리다.
    • 고생길이 열리다.
    • 고생길이 훤하다.
    • 고생길을 걷다.
    • 고생길을 택하다.
    • 고생길에 나서다.
Origin
苦生길
Categories
삶 > 삶의 상태

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