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꾸중 meaning and pronunciation

kkujung · scolding; admonition

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14654
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 꾸중Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    윗사람이 아랫사람의 잘못을 꾸짖음.

    English: scolding; admonition — The act of an elder pointing out a mistake or wrongdoing of a younger person.

    Examples

    • 부모님의 꾸중.
    • 선생님의 꾸중.
    • 꾸중이 내리다.
    • 꾸중을 듣다.
    • 꾸중을 피하다.
    • 꾸중을 하다.
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