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단어 meaning and pronunciation

daneo · word

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 57287
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 다너Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일정한 뜻과 기능을 가지며 홀로 쓰일 수 있는 가장 작은 말의 단위.

    English: word — The smallest independent unit of language, which has a certain meaning or function.

    Examples

    • 새 단어.
    • 단어의 의미.
    • 단어와 문장.
    • 단어를 알다.
    • 단어를 암기하다.
    • 단어를 외우다.
Origin
單語
Categories
사회 생활 > 말 · 학교생활

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