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Korean learner dictionary

금과옥조

geumgwaokjo · golden rule

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 36539
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 금과옥쪼Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    금이나 옥처럼 귀하게 여기고 지켜야 할 규칙이나 법.

    English: golden rule — A rule or law that is valued like gold or jade, and must be adhered to.

    Examples

    • 금과옥조의 말.
    • 금과옥조로 내세우다.
    • 금과옥조로 받아들이다.
    • 금과옥조로 삼다.
    • 금과옥조로 생각하다.
    • 금과옥조처럼 여기다.
Origin
金科玉條