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응시하다 meaning and pronunciation

eungsihada · stare

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 71783
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 응ː시하다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    한 곳에 눈을 집중하여 똑바로 보다.

    English: stare — To focus on one spot and keep watching it attentively.

    Examples

    • 응시하는 눈빛.
    • 응시하는 눈초리.
    • 별을 응시하다.
    • 앞을 응시하다.
    • 허공을 응시하다.
    • 현실을 응시하다.
Origin
凝視하다
Categories
인간 > 신체 행위

Entry 2

NIKL target code 71784
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 응ː시하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    시험에 응하다.

    English: apply for a test — To apply for a test.

    Examples

    • 응시한 결과.
    • 응시하여 낙방하다.
    • 응시하여 합격하다.
    • 응시하기로 결정하다.
    • 응시하기로 마음먹다.
    • 대학 입시에 응시하다.
Origin
應試하다
Categories
교육 > 교수 학습 행위

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