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시도 meaning and pronunciation

sido · try; attempt

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 13960
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 시ː도Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일을 이루기 위하여 계획하거나 행동함.

    English: try; attempt — The act of planning or acting in order to achieve something.

    Examples

    • 벗어나려는 시도.
    • 이기려는 시도.
    • 시도의 대상.
    • 시도가 되다.
    • 시도가 성공하다.
    • 시도가 실패하다.
Origin
試圖
Categories
삶 > 삶의 행위

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