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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15101
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 어너Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    생각이나 느낌 등을 나타내거나 전달하는 음성이나 문자 등의 수단. 또는 그 체계.

    English: language — The means of communication, such as sounds, letters, etc. for expressing or conveying one's thoughts or feelings; or the system of such means.

    Examples

    • 문자 언어.
    • 음성 언어.
    • 이중 언어.
    • 제이 언어.
    • 언어 규칙.
    • 언어 능력.
Origin
言語
Categories
사회 생활 > 소통 수단 · 학교생활

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