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성공 meaning and pronunciation

seonggong · success

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65100
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 성공Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    원하거나 목적하는 것을 이룸.

    English: success — The act of achieving something that one wanted or aimed for.

    Examples

    • 빛나는 성공.
    • 성공 사례.
    • 성공의 비결.
    • 성공과 실패.
    • 성공이 되다.
    • 성공을 거두다.
Origin
成功
Categories
삶 > 삶의 행위

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