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점원 meaning and pronunciation

jeomwon · clerk

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 70870
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 저ː뭔Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    상점에서 돈을 받고 일하는 사람.

    English: clerk — A person who is paid to work at a store.

    Examples

    • 가게 점원.
    • 남자 점원.
    • 백화점 점원.
    • 여자 점원.
    • 친절한 점원.
    • 점원을 고용하다.
Origin
店員
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 행위 주체 · 물건 사기

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