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의도 meaning and pronunciation

uido · intention; purpose; aim

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24068
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 의ː도Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    무엇을 하고자 하는 생각이나 계획.

    English: intention; purpose; aim — One's idea or plan to do something.

    Examples

    • 상대방의 의도.
    • 긍정적 의도.
    • 의도가 있다.
    • 의도를 가지다.
    • 의도를 읽다.
    • 나는 그 계획의 의도를 이해하기 위해 더 많은 정보를 조사했다.
Origin
意圖
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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