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백- meaning and pronunciation

baek- · baek-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 74952
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘흰’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: baek- — A prefix used to mean white.

    Examples

    • 백곰
    • 백구두
    • 백김치
    • 백내장
    • 백설기
    • 백설탕
Origin
白

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