Korean learner dictionary
우체통 meaning and pronunciation
uchetong · post box; mail box
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 69407Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 우체통Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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편지 등 우편물을 넣을 수 있도록 설치한 통.
English: post box; mail box — A box installed to allow people to put in letters, etc.
Examples
- 대형 우체통.
- 빨간 우체통.
- 우체통을 설치하다.
- 우체통을 이용하다.
- 우체통에 넣다.
- 나는 멀리 사는 동생에게 쓴 편지를 우체통에 넣었다.
- Origin
- 郵遞筒
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 소통 수단 · 공공기관 이용하기
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