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Korean learner dictionary

명-

myeong- · myeong-

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 74936
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘이름난’ 또는 ‘뛰어난’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: myeong- — A prefix used to mean famous or great.

    Examples

    • 명가수
    • 명감독
    • 명강의
    • 명문장
    • 명배우
    • 명탐정
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