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작문 meaning and pronunciation

jakmun · writing; composition

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NIKL target code 73721
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 장문Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    글을 지음. 또는 지은 글.

    English: writing; composition — The act of creating a written work; a written work.

    Examples

    • 작문 실력.
    • 작문 활동.
    • 작문을 읽다.
    • 작문을 짓다.
    • 작문을 하다.
    • 민준이는 사랑을 주제로 짧은 글 작문을 하였다.
  2. 2.

    학생이 자기의 감상이나 생각을 글로 쓰는 일.

    English: writing; composition — A student's act of expressing his/her opinions or thoughts in writing.

    Examples

    • 작문 교사.
    • 작문 교실.
    • 작문 수업.
    • 작문 숙제.
    • 작문 시간.
    • 작문을 하다.
Origin
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Categories
교육 > 교수 학습 행위 · 한국의 문학

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