Korean learner dictionary
생기 meaning and pronunciation
saenggi · life; liveliness
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 16584Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 생기Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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활발하고 건강한 기운.
English: life; liveliness — A lively, healthy energy.
Examples
- 생기가 넘치다.
- 생기가 돌다.
- 생기가 없다.
- 생기가 있다.
- 생기를 잃다.
- 시험에 낙방한 후 생기를 잃은 동생의 모습이 안쓰럽다.
- Origin
- 生氣
- Categories
- 인간 > 용모 · 외모 표현하기
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