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철도 meaning and pronunciation

cheoldo · rail; railroad

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25303
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 철또Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    기차나 전차 등이 다니는 쇠로 만든 길.

    English: rail; railroad — A metal track laid on the ground for trains, streetcars, etc., to run on.

    Examples

    • 고속 철도.
    • 대륙 횡단 철도.
    • 도시 철도.
    • 철도 교통.
    • 철도를 깔다.
    • 철도를 놓다.
Origin
鐵道
Categories
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