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애정 meaning and pronunciation

aejeong · love; affection

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14269
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 애ː정Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    누군가 혹은 무언가를 사랑하는 마음.

    English: love; affection — A loving heart that one feels for someone or something.

    Examples

    • 각별한 애정.
    • 애정이 생기다.
    • 애정이 없다.
    • 애정이 있다.
    • 애정을 가지다.
    • 애정을 받다.
  2. 2.

    남녀 간에 서로 그리워하고 사랑하는 마음.

    English: love; affection — Mutual longing and loving feelings between a man and a woman.

    Examples

    • 남녀 간 애정.
    • 애정 관계.
    • 애정 행각.
    • 애정이 식다.
    • 애정을 고백하다.
    • 애정을 느끼다.
Origin
愛情
Categories
인간 > 감정 · 연애와 결혼

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