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제도 meaning and pronunciation

jedo · institution; system

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 75464
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 제ː도Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    관습, 도덕, 법률 등의 규범이나 사회 구조의 체계.

    English: institution; system — A norm such as custom, morals and law or the system in a social structure.

    Examples

    • 가족 제도.
    • 결혼 제도.
    • 교육 제도.
    • 민주주의 제도.
    • 사회 제도.
    • 제도를 개선하다.
Origin
制度
Categories
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Entry 2

NIKL target code 75465
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 제ː도Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    기계나 건축물 등의 도면이나 도안을 그림.

    English: drawing — The act of creating a floor plan or design for a machine, architectural structure, etc.

    Examples

    • 건축 제도.
    • 제도 기능사.
    • 제도 기술.
    • 제도 연필.
    • 제도 용구.
    • 제도를 배우다.
Origin
製圖

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