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시합 meaning and pronunciation

sihap · game; contest

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 13985
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 시합, 시하비, 시합또, 시함만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    운동 등의 경기에서 서로 실력을 발휘하여 승부를 겨룸.

    English: game; contest — The act of competing with others by showing one's ability to the fullest in games such as sports, etc.

    Examples

    • 축구 시합.
    • 시합 일정.
    • 시합을 벌이다.
    • 시합을 하다.
    • 시합에서 이기다.
    • 시합에서 지다.
Origin
試合
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 취미

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