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지혜 meaning and pronunciation

jihye · wisdom

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28952
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 지혜, 지헤Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    삶의 이치와 옳고 그름을 잘 이해하고 판단하는 능력.

    English: wisdom — The ability to understand the logic of life and judge between right and wrong.

    Examples

    • 삶의 지혜.
    • 생활의 지혜.
    • 지혜가 담기다.
    • 지혜가 뛰어나다.
    • 지혜가 있다.
    • 지혜를 모으다.
Origin
智慧/知慧
Categories
인간 > 능력 · 성격 표현하기

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