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손수건 meaning and pronunciation

sonsugeon · handkerchief

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65102
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 손쑤건Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    평소에 가지고 다니며 쓰는 작고 얇은 수건.

    English: handkerchief — A small, thin towel that one carries to use.

    Examples

    • 예쁜 손수건.
    • 하얀 손수건.
    • 손수건을 건네다.
    • 손수건을 꺼내다.
    • 손수건을 주다.
    • 손수건을 챙기다.
Origin
손手巾
Categories
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