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연예인 meaning and pronunciation

yeonyein · entertainer

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14021
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 여ː녜인Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    연기나 노래, 춤 등의 연예 활동을 직업으로 삼고 있는 사람.

    English: entertainer — A person who acts, sings, or dances professionally.

    Examples

    • 신인 연예인.
    • 유명 연예인.
    • 인기 연예인.
    • 연예인이 되다.
    • 연예인을 좋아하다.
    • 요즘은 연예인이 되고 싶어 하는 학생들이 많다.
Origin
演藝人
Categories
문화 > 문화 활동 주체 · 소개하기(자기소개)

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