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진리 meaning and pronunciation

jinri · truth

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28989
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 질리Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    참된 이치. 또는 참된 도리.

    English: truth — True logic, or true reason.

    Examples

    • 보편적 진리.
    • 절대적 진리.
    • 영원한 진리.
    • 진리를 깨닫다.
    • 진리를 찾다.
    • 진리를 추구하다.
Origin
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