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독서 meaning and pronunciation

dokseo · reading

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 48896
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 독써Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    책을 읽음.

    English: reading — The act of a person who reads a book.

    Examples

    • 독서의 계절.
    • 독서의 생활화.
    • 독서의 즐거움.
    • 독서를 권하다.
    • 독서를 즐기다.
    • 독서를 하다.
Origin
讀書
Categories
삶 > 여가 활동 · 취미

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