Korean learner dictionary
귀성 meaning and pronunciation
gwiseong · return to the hometown
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 38278Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 귀ː성Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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고향을 떠나 있던 사람이 주로 명절 등에 고향으로 돌아가거나 돌아옴.
English: return to the hometown — A person who has been away returning to his/her hometown, usually during national holidays, etc.
Examples
- 귀성 열차.
- 귀성 인파.
- 귀성 차량.
- 귀성을 준비하다.
- 귀성을 하다.
- 나는 자녀들과 함께 고향에 계신 부모님을 찾아뵈러 귀성 행렬에 합류했다.
- Origin
- 歸省
- Categories
- 삶 > 가족 행사
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