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보급 meaning and pronunciation

bogeup · diffusion; distribution; popularization

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 58673
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 보ː급, 보ː그비, 보ː급또, 보ː금만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 것을 널리 퍼뜨려 여러 곳에 미치게 하거나 여러 사람이 누리게 함.

    English: diffusion; distribution; popularization — The process of spreading something widely so that it reaches many places and people can enjoy it.

    Examples

    • 기술 보급.
    • 문화 보급.
    • 지식 보급.
    • 보급 운동.
    • 보급이 되다.
    • 보급이 확산되다.
Origin
普及
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

Entry 2

NIKL target code 91698
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 보ː급, 보ː그비, 보ː급또, 보ː금만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    필요한 물자를 계속해서 대어 줌.

    English: supply — The act of providing goods for people who need them.

    Examples

    • 무기 보급.
    • 물자 보급.
    • 생필품 보급.
    • 식량 보급.
    • 식수 보급.
    • 보급 물자.
Origin
補給
Categories
과학 > 과학 및 기술

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