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부족 meaning and pronunciation

bujok · shortage; lack

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 59843
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 부족, 부조기, 부족또, 부종만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    필요한 양이나 기준에 모자라거나 넉넉하지 않음.

    English: shortage; lack — A state of being not enough or being less than what is needed.

    Examples

    • 산소 부족.
    • 수면 부족.
    • 시간 부족.
    • 예산 부족.
    • 연료 부족.
    • 일손 부족.
Origin
不足
Categories
개념 > 양

Entry 2

NIKL target code 59844
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 부족, 부조기, 부족또, 부종만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    같은 조상, 언어, 종교 등을 가지고 한 사회를 이루는 지역적 생활 공동체.

    English: tribe — A regional community consisting of people who have the same ancestor, language, religion, etc.

    Examples

    • 야만적인 부족.
    • 호전적인 부족.
    • 부족 공동체.
    • 부족 단위.
    • 부족 사이의 갈등.
    • 부족을 지배하다.
Origin
部族
Categories
인간 > 능력

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