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교양 meaning and pronunciation

gyoyang · refinement

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24040
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 교ː양Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사회적 경험이나 학식을 바탕으로 사회생활, 문화 등 여러 분야에 걸쳐 쌓은 지식이나 품위.

    English: refinement — Knowledge or a dignified manner gained from many fields, such as culture, etc., and forming a basis for social experience or learning.

    Examples

    • 풍부한 교양.
    • 교양 강좌.
    • 교양 수업.
    • 교양이 높다.
    • 교양이 없다.
    • 교양이 있다.
Origin
敎養
Categories
교육 > 전공과 교과목 · 학교생활

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