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소요 meaning and pronunciation

soyo · requirement

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 63860
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 소ː요Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    필요하거나 요구됨.

    English: requirement — The state of being necessary or required.

    Examples

    • 시간 소요.
    • 자금 소요.
    • 소요 경비.
    • 소요 시간.
    • 소요 예산.
    • 소요 인원.
Origin
所要
Categories
개념 > 양

Entry 2

NIKL target code 91934
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 소요Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    여러 사람이 시끄럽게 들고일어남. 또는 그런 소란.

    English: disturbance; commotion; agitation; riot — A loud protest caused by a group of people, or such a disturbance.

    Examples

    • 소요 사태.
    • 소요가 벌어지다.
    • 소요가 일어나다.
    • 소요를 막다.
    • 소요를 일으키다.
    • 소요로 번지다.
Origin
騷擾
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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