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채소 meaning and pronunciation

chaeso · vegetable

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72036
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 채ː소Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    밭에서 기르며 주로 그 잎이나 줄기, 열매를 먹는 농작물.

    English: vegetable — A plant grown in a field, of which the leaves, stems, or fruits are edible.

    Examples

    • 무공해 채소.
    • 신선한 채소.
    • 채소를 가꾸다.
    • 채소를 기르다.
    • 채소를 다듬다.
    • 채소를 먹다.
Origin
菜蔬
Categories
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