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첫차 meaning and pronunciation

cheotcha · first bus; first train

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91098
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 첟차Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    그날의 맨 처음 떠나는 차.

    English: first bus; first train — The first bus or train for the day.

    Examples

    • 새벽 첫차.
    • 첫차 시각.
    • 첫차가 출발하다.
    • 첫차를 놓치다.
    • 첫차로 떠나다.
    • 첫차에 탑승하다.
Origin
첫車
Categories
사회 생활 > 교통 수단

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