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Korean learner dictionary

천대

cheondae · disdain; contempt

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78102
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 천ː대Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    낮추어 보거나 하찮게 여겨 함부로 다루거나 푸대접함.

    English: disdain; contempt — An act of belittling or looking down on someone or something, considering him/her or it worthless.

    Examples

    • 괄시와 천대.
    • 멸시와 천대.
    • 욕설과 천대.
    • 천대와 구박.
    • 천대를 당하다.
    • 천대를 받다.
Origin
賤待
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동