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중요 meaning and pronunciation

jungyo · importance

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91872
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 중ː요Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    귀중하고 꼭 필요함.

    English: importance — The quality of being valuable and indispensable.

    Examples

    • 중요 기관.
    • 중요 내용.
    • 중요 사안.
    • 중요 원칙.
    • 중요 의미.
    • 중요 자료.
Origin
重要
Categories
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