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먼지 meaning and pronunciation

meonji · dust

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 54843
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 먼지Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    공기 중에 날리거나 물건 위에 쌓이는 아주 작고 가벼운 물질.

    English: dust — A very small, light particle in the air or settled on objects.

    Examples

    • 미세 먼지.
    • 먼지가 날리다.
    • 먼지가 많다.
    • 먼지가 수북하다.
    • 먼지가 쌓이다.
    • 먼지를 닦다.
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