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과학자 meaning and pronunciation

gwahakja · scientist

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 21640
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 과학짜Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    과학을 전문적으로 연구하는 사람.

    English: scientist — A person who studies a field of science professionally.

    Examples

    • 천재 과학자.
    • 유명한 과학자.
    • 과학자의 꿈.
    • 과학자의 연구.
    • 과학자가 되다.
    • 과학자가 이론을 세우다.
Origin
科學者
Categories
사회 생활 > 직업 · 직업과 진로

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