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비밀 meaning and pronunciation

bimil · secret; covertness

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66309
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 비ː밀Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    숨기고 있어 남이 모르는 일.

    English: secret; covertness — A hidden thing unknown to others.

    Examples

    • 신체 비밀.
    • 절대 비밀.
    • 뜻밖의 비밀.
    • 죽음의 비밀.
    • 출생의 비밀.
    • 타인의 비밀.
  2. 2.

    아직 밝혀지지 않았거나 알려지지 않은 내용.

    English: secret; mystery — Something that has not yet been disclosed or known.

    Examples

    • 뇌의 비밀.
    • 문명의 비밀.
    • 우주의 비밀.
    • 인체의 비밀.
    • 자연의 비밀.
    • 죽음의 비밀.
Origin
祕密
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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