Korean learner dictionary
장녀 meaning and pronunciation
jangnyeo · eldest daughter
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 75067Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 장ː녀Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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여러 명의 딸 가운데 가장 먼저 태어난 딸.
English: eldest daughter — The first to be born among someone's daughters.
Examples
- 세 자매의 장녀.
- 집안의 장녀.
- 장녀 노릇.
- 장녀를 시집보내다.
- 장녀로 태어나다.
- 그녀는 집안의 장녀로서 돌아가신 어머니 대신 동생들을 자식처럼 돌보았다.
- Origin
- 長女
- Categories
- 삶 > 친족 관계
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