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상자 meaning and pronunciation

sangja · box

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62801
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 상자Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    물건을 넣어 둘 수 있도록 나무나 종이 등으로 만든 네모난 통.

    English: box — A square container made of wood or paper, etc., designed to hold things.

    Examples

    • 나무 상자.
    • 종이 상자.
    • 상자 뚜껑.
    • 상자를 열다.
    • 상자를 옮기다.
    • 상자에 넣다.
  2. 2.

    물건을 상자에 담아 세는 단위.

    English: box — The unit for counting the number of boxes containing things.

    Examples

    • 과자 두 상자.
    • 라면 세 상자.
    • 사과 한 상자.
    • 대여섯 상자.
    • 몇 상자.
    • 한두 상자.
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