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예의 meaning and pronunciation

yeui · courtesy; manners

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14184
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 예의, 예이Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    공손한 말투나 바른 행동과 같이 사람이 사회생활을 하면서 마땅히 지켜야 할 것.

    English: courtesy; manners — A polite way of talking or behaving which one should respect while living as a member of society.

    Examples

    • 예의가 바르다.
    • 예의가 없다.
    • 예의를 지키다.
    • 예의를 차리다.
    • 예의에 어긋나다.
    • 부부 사이에도 서로 예의를 지켜야 한다.
Origin
禮儀
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 성격 표현하기

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