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교외 meaning and pronunciation

gyooe · suburb; outskirts

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 24047
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 교외, 교웨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    도시 주변의 한가롭고 조용한 지역.

    English: suburb; outskirts — A relaxing, quiet area around the city.

    Examples

    • 조용한 교외.
    • 한적한 교외.
    • 교외 지역.
    • 교외에 살다.
    • 교외로 나가다.
    • 교외로 이사하다.
Origin
郊外
Categories
개념 > 지역 · 주말 및 휴가

Entry 2

NIKL target code 32460
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 교ː외, 교ː웨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    학교의 밖.

    English: out-of-school; off-campus — Just off school grounds.

    Examples

    • 교외 교수.
    • 교외 교육.
    • 교외 수업.
    • 교외 실습.
    • 교외 지도.
    • 교외 행사.
Origin
校外
Categories
개념 > 위치 및 방향

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