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Korean learner dictionary

고참

gocham · old hand; old-timer

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 27293
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고ː참Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    한 조직에 오래전부터 있었던 사람.

    English: old hand; old-timer — A person who has been in an organization for a long time.

    Examples

    • 군대 고참.
    • 회사 고참.
    • 고참 행세.
    • 고참이 되다.
    • 고참을 따르다.
    • 고참에게 배우다.
Origin
古參
Categories
사회 생활 > 직위