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기반 meaning and pronunciation

giban · basis

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 40062
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 기반Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    무엇을 하기 위해서 기초가 되는 바탕.

    English: basis — The basis for doing something.

    Examples

    • 경제적 기반.
    • 문화적 기반.
    • 정치적 기반.
    • 기반 시설.
    • 기반이 되다.
    • 기반이 잡히다.
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