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고양이 meaning and pronunciation

goyangi · cat

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18779
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고양이Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어두운 곳에서도 사물을 잘 보고 쥐를 잘 잡으며 집 안에서 기르기도 하는 동물.

    English: cat — A small animal which can see well in the dark and catches mice well and which is also raised as a pet.

    Examples

    • 새끼 고양이.
    • 고양이 한 마리.
    • 고양이 소리.
    • 고양이가 야옹거리다.
    • 고양이가 울다.
    • 고양이를 기르다.
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동식물 > 동물류 · 취미

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