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적극 meaning and pronunciation

jeokgeuk · being strong; being positive; being active

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71233
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 적끅, 적끄기, 적끅또, 적끙만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일에 대하여 자신의 의지를 가지고 긍정적이며 활발하게 행동함.

    English: being strong; being positive; being active — The state of being committed to something and thus acting positively and vigorously.

    Examples

    • 적극 강구.
    • 적극 개입.
    • 적극 검토.
    • 적극 노력.
    • 적극 동의.
    • 적극 동참.
Origin
積極
Categories
인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기

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