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지원 meaning and pronunciation

jiwon · support; aid

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 27942
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 지원Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    물질이나 행동으로 도움.

    English: support; aid — An act of helping by providing goods or assistance.

    Examples

    • 생활비 지원.
    • 자금 지원.
    • 재정적 지원.
    • 지원 대책.
    • 지원이 끊기다.
    • 지원을 거절하다.
Origin
支援
Categories
사회 생활 > 직장 생활

Entry 2

NIKL target code 76867
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 지원Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 조직에 들어가거나 일을 맡기를 원함.

    English: application — An act of asking to join an organization or undertake a task.

    Examples

    • 입사 지원.
    • 지원 경쟁.
    • 지원 동기.
    • 지원 마감.
    • 지원 입대.
    • 지원이 제한되다.
Origin
志願
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 직업과 진로

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