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처음 meaning and pronunciation

cheoeum · first; forefront

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 17170
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 처음Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    차례나 시간상으로 맨 앞.

    English: first; forefront — The first in order or chronology.

    Examples

    • 노래의 처음.
    • 일의 처음.
    • 줄의 처음.
    • 맨 처음.
    • 처음 번.
    • 처음 부분.
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