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젓가락질 meaning and pronunciation

jeotgarakjil · using chopsticks

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 77502
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 저까락찔, 젇까락찔Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    젓가락으로 음식을 집어 먹거나, 물건 등을 집는 일.

    English: using chopsticks — The act of using chopsticks to pick up things or food to eat, etc.

    Examples

    • 젓가락질이 서투르다.
    • 젓가락질이 어렵다.
    • 젓가락질을 배우다.
    • 젓가락질을 잘하다.
    • 젓가락질을 못하다.
    • 민준이는 아직 어려서 젓가락질을 잘하지 못한다.
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