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세정 meaning and pronunciation

sejeong · washing; cleaning; cleansing

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 63576
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 세ː정Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    깨끗하게 씻음.

    English: washing; cleaning; cleansing — The act of washing something clean.

    Examples

    • 손 세정.
    • 젖병 세정.
    • 세정 용품.
    • 세정 작용.
    • 세정 효과.
    • 이 비누는 세정 효과가 뛰어나고 피부에 자극도 적다.
Origin
洗淨
Categories
삶 > 일상 행위

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