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열쇠 meaning and pronunciation

yeolsoe · key

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26888
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 열ː쐬, 열ː쒜Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    잠금 장치를 잠그거나 열 수 있게 하는 도구.

    English: key — A device for locking or opening a lock.

    Examples

    • 금고 열쇠.
    • 만능 열쇠.
    • 방 열쇠.
    • 서랍 열쇠.
    • 수갑 열쇠.
    • 차 열쇠.
  2. 2.

    (비유적으로) 어떠한 문제나 사건을 해결하는 데 도움을 주는 중요한 정보나 사물.

    English: key; clue — (figurative) An important piece of information or an object that helps resolve a case or problem.

    Examples

    • 핵심 열쇠.
    • 사건의 열쇠.
    • 사건 해결의 열쇠.
    • 결정적인 열쇠.
    • 귀중한 열쇠.
    • 수수께끼를 푸는 열쇠.
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