Skip to main content

Korean learner dictionary

여염

yeoyeom · village of commoners; residential area of commoners

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 22727
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 여염Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    백성들이 많이 모여 사는 마을.

    English: village of commoners; residential area of commoners — A village densely populated with commoners.

    Examples

    • 여염 살림.
    • 여염의 부인.
    • 여염의 사람.
    • 여염의 아낙.
    • 여염에 살다.
    • 약장수는 여염을 돌아다니며 사람들에게 약을 팔았다.
Origin
閭閻