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원리 meaning and pronunciation

wonri · principle; fundamental

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 69861
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 월리Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사물의 본질이나 바탕이 되는 이치.

    English: principle; fundamental — The logic that is the essence or base of an object.

    Examples

    • 우주의 원리.
    • 음양의 원리.
    • 자연의 원리.
    • 고유한 원리.
    • 원리가 밝혀지다.
    • 원리가 작용하다.
  2. 2.

    행위의 바탕이 되는 법칙.

    English: principle; law — The law that is the base of a certain act.

    Examples

    • 경쟁 원리.
    • 시장 원리.
    • 통치 원리.
    • 원리가 적용되다.
    • 원리를 도입하다.
    • 원리를 따르다.
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