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응원 meaning and pronunciation

eungwon · cheering

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71801
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 응ː원Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    운동 경기 등에서, 노래나 손뼉치기 등을 하면서 선수들을 격려하는 일.

    English: cheering — In a sports game, etc., an act of encouraging players by singing, clapping, etc.

    Examples

    • 열정적인 응원.
    • 응원 연습.
    • 응원 소리.
    • 응원 함성.
    • 응원을 보내다.
    • 응원을 하다.
  2. 2.

    잘하도록 옆에서 격려하거나 도와줌.

    English: support — An act of encouraging or helping someone better perform, next to him/her.

    Examples

    • 따뜻한 응원.
    • 격려와 응원.
    • 응원을 받다.
    • 응원을 얻다.
    • 응원을 주다.
    • 응원을 청하다.
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사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 취미

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