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저축 meaning and pronunciation

jeochuk · saving

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71229
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 저ː축, 저ː추기, 저ː축또, 저ː충만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    돈이나 재물 등을 아껴 써서 모아 둠.

    English: saving — The act of saving money, wealth, etc., by spending it frugally.

    Examples

    • 연금 저축.
    • 저축 운동.
    • 저축 은행.
    • 저축 한도.
    • 저축이 감소하다.
    • 저축이 넉넉하다.
  2. 2.

    벌어들인 돈 가운데 쓰지 않고 남은 부분.

    English: savings — Earned money that one has left after spending.

    Examples

    • 저축 상품.
    • 저축 수단.
    • 저축 액수.
    • 저축 이자.
    • 저축이 늘다.
    • 저축이 줄다.
Origin
貯蓄
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 행위

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