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이국적 meaning and pronunciation

igukjeok · exotic

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 71600
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 이ː국쩍Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자기 나라가 아닌 다른 나라의 특징이나 분위기를 가진.

    English: exotic — Having the characteristics or atmosphere of a foreign country, not one's own country.

    Examples

    • 이국적 느낌.
    • 이국적 매력.
    • 이국적 모습.
    • 이국적 분위기.
    • 이국적 외모.
    • 이국적 정취.
Origin
異國的
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위 · 여행

Entry 2

NIKL target code 71601
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 이ː국쩍Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자기 나라가 아닌 다른 나라의 특징이나 분위기를 가진 것.

    English: being exotic — The quality of having the characteristics or atmosphere of a foreign country, not one's own country.

    Examples

    • 이국적인 느낌.
    • 이국적인 매력.
    • 이국적인 모습.
    • 이국적인 분위기.
    • 이국적인 외모.
    • 이국적인 정취.
Origin
異國的
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위 · 여행

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