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천재 meaning and pronunciation

cheonjae · genius

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 24948
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 천재Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    태어날 때부터 남들보다 뛰어난 재주나 재능을 가진 사람.

    English: genius — A person who has great talents or abilities from birth.

    Examples

    • 비운의 천재.
    • 천재 과학자.
    • 천재 시인.
    • 천재 화가.
    • 천재라고 불리다.
    • 천재로 알려지다.
Origin
天才
Categories
인간 > 능력

Entry 2

NIKL target code 77761
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 천재Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    홍수, 지진, 가뭄, 태풍 등과 같이 자연의 변화로 인해 일어나는 재앙.

    English: natural disaster — A disaster that occurs from changes in nature such as floods, earthquakes, droughts, typhoons, etc.

    Examples

    • 천재가 발생하다.
    • 천재를 겪다.
    • 천재를 입다.
    • 천재를 피하다.
    • 천재에 대비하다.
    • 천재가 발생한 곳에 구호품이 도착했다.
Origin
天災
Categories
자연 > 재해

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