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Korean learner dictionary

종손

jongson · the eldest grandson of the head family

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 75361
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 종손Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 성씨에서 맏이로만 이어 온 큰집의 대를 이을 맏손자.

    English: the eldest grandson of the head family — The eldest grandson that belongs to the head family whose lineage has continued through only the eldest sons and that will continue the bloodline of his clan.

    Examples

    • 삼대 종손.
    • 종갓집 종손.
    • 문중의 종손.
    • 귀한 종손.
    • 종손 노릇.
    • 종손 대접.
Origin
宗孫
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계