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뺨 meaning and pronunciation

ppyam · cheek

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 61605
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 뺨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    얼굴에서 양쪽 눈 아래에 있는 통통한 부분.

    English: cheek — A fleshy part of either side of the face below the eyes.

    Examples

    • 뺨이 불그스레하다.
    • 뺨이 홀쭉하다.
    • 뺨을 꼬집다.
    • 뺨을 때리다.
    • 뺨을 맞다.
    • 뺨을 붉히다.
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