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말조심 meaning and pronunciation

maljosim · watching one's mouth

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 51564
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 말ː조심Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    말이 잘못되지 않게 조심하는 것.

    English: watching one's mouth — The state of being careful of what one says.

    Examples

    • 이건 중요한 비밀이니까 특히 말조심에 신경 좀 써 줘.
    • 그는 이 이야기가 남들에게 알려지지 않게 말조심을 부탁했다.
    • 무슨 비밀이든 다 떠벌리고 다니는 그에게는 말조심이 최선이었다.
    • 낮말은 새가 듣고 밤말은 쥐가 듣는다고 언제나 말조심을 해야 하는 법이다.
Origin
말操心
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위

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