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기부 meaning and pronunciation

gibu · donation

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23654
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 기부Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    다른 사람이나 기관, 단체 등을 도울 목적으로 돈이나 재산을 대가 없이 내놓음.

    English: donation — The act of giving money or property voluntarily and without expectation of return to help a person, institution, group, etc.

    Examples

    • 장학금 기부.
    • 익명의 기부.
    • 자발적인 기부.
    • 기부가 되다.
    • 기부를 실천하다.
    • 기부를 얻다.
Origin
寄附
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 행위

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