Korean learner dictionary
예선 meaning and pronunciation
yeseon · preliminary contest
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 14148Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 예ː선Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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어떤 대회에서 본선에 나갈 자격을 얻기 위해 미리 하는 시합.
English: preliminary contest — A contest which is held to choose people qualified to take part in the finals.
Examples
- 예선 탈락.
- 예선 통과.
- 예선을 거치다.
- 예선을 보다.
- 예선에 참가하다.
- 지수는 전국 중학생 글짓기 대회 예선을 통과했다.
- Origin
- 豫選
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 사회 행사 · 취미
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