Korean learner dictionary
열심히 meaning and pronunciation
yeolsimhi · hard; diligently; zealously
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 67512Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 열씸히Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
어떤 일에 온 정성을 다하여.
English: hard; diligently; zealously — With all one's heart.
Examples
- 열심히 가르치다.
- 열심히 공부하다.
- 열심히 노력하다.
- 열심히 배우다.
- 열심히 살다.
- 열심히 일하다.
- Origin
- 熱心히
- Categories
- 교육 > 교수 학습 행위
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