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Korean learner dictionary

금지옥엽

geumjiokyeop · precious child

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 41254
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 금지오겹, 금지오겨비, 금지오겹또, 금지오겸만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    매우 소중하고 귀한 자식.

    English: precious child — (figurative) Gold branch and jade leaf, which means a precious and priceless child.

    Examples

    • 금지옥엽 늦둥이.
    • 금지옥엽 외동딸.
    • 금지옥엽 외아들.
    • 금지옥엽으로 귀하게 기르다.
    • 금지옥엽으로 자라다.
    • 금지옥엽으로 키우다.
Origin
金枝玉葉