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승진 meaning and pronunciation

seungjin · promotion; advancement

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15953
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 승진Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    직장에서 지금보다 더 높은 자리에 오름.

    English: promotion; advancement — The act of moving up to a higher position at one's workplace.

    Examples

    • 고속 승진.
    • 승진 시험.
    • 승진 인사.
    • 승진의 기회.
    • 승진이 느리다.
    • 승진이 빠르다.
Origin
昇進/陞進
Categories
사회 생활 > 직장 생활 · 직장 생활

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