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Korean learner dictionary

근검

geungeom · being frugal and hard-working

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 33011
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 근ː검Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    부지런하고 검소함.

    English: being frugal and hard-working — The state of being diligent and frugal.

    Examples

    • 근검 생활.
    • 근검 정신.
    • 근검의 미덕.
    • 근검을 가르치다.
    • 근검을 본받다.
    • 근검을 생활화하다.
Origin
勤儉
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 상태