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목수 meaning and pronunciation

moksu · carpenter

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55872
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 목쑤Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    나무로 집을 짓거나 가구 등의 물건을 만드는 사람.

    English: carpenter — A person who builds houses or makes objects such as furniture, etc., with wood.

    Examples

    • 솜씨 좋은 목수.
    • 훌륭한 목수.
    • 목수가 망치질하다.
    • 목수가 일을 하다.
    • 목수가 재목을 다듬다.
    • 목수가 설계도대로 목재를 가져와 집을 지었다.
Origin
木手
Categories
사회 생활 > 직업

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