Korean learner dictionary
부- meaning and pronunciation
bu- · bu-
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Entry 1
NIKL target code 70373Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
'아님', '아니함', '어긋남'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.
English: bu- — A prefix used to mean "not being something," "not doing something," or "not following something."
Examples
- 부도덕
- 부자유
- 부적격
- 부적응
- 부적합
- 부정확
- Origin
- 不
Entry 2
NIKL target code 70376Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
'그 직업이나 직책에 버금가는'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.
English: bu- — A prefix used to mean "equivalent to the occupation or position."
Examples
- 부교수
- 부반장
- 부시장
- 부위원장
- 부총리
- 부총장
- 2.
'주된 것이 아닌'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.
English: bu- — A prefix used to mean "not the main thing."
Examples
- 부교재
- 부반응
- 부산물
- 부성분
- 부수입
- 부원료
- Origin
- 副
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