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Korean learner dictionary

귀-

gwi- · gwi-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72377
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘존귀한’이나 ‘희귀한’ 또는 ‘값비싼’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gwi- — A prefix used to mean "being noble," "being rare," or "being expensive."

    Examples

    • 귀공자
    • 귀금속
    • 귀부인
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