Korean learner dictionary
창피 meaning and pronunciation
changpi · embarrassment; shame
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 83935Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 창피Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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체면이 깎이는 어떤 일이나 사실 때문에 몹시 부끄러움.
English: embarrassment; shame — A feeling of being very ashamed due to a disgraceful event or fact.
Examples
- 창피를 느끼다.
- 창피를 당하다.
- 창피를 면하다.
- 창피를 모면하다.
- 창피를 무릅쓰다.
- 창피를 주다.
- Origin
- 猖披
- Categories
- 인간 > 감정 · 감정, 기분 표현하기
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