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사례 meaning and pronunciation

sarye · example; case; precedent

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 15860
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사ː례Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    이전에 실제로 일어난 예.

    English: example; case; precedent — An instance of previous occurrence.

    Examples

    • 모범 사례.
    • 성공 사례.
    • 우수 사례.
    • 구체적인 사례.
    • 좋은 사례.
    • 사례가 되다.
Origin
事例

Entry 2

NIKL target code 61890
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사ː례Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    말과 행동, 선물 등으로 상대에게 고마운 뜻을 나타냄.

    English: reward; compensation; show of gratitude — An expression of thankfulness to others in the form of words. action, gift, etc.

    Examples

    • 사례의 글.
    • 사례의 뜻.
    • 사례의 편지.
    • 물질적인 사례.
    • 사례를 드리다.
    • 사례를 표하다.
Origin
謝禮
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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