Korean learner dictionary
청년 meaning and pronunciation
cheongnyeon · young person; youth
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 72119Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 청년Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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육체적으로나 정신적으로 다 자란 젊은 사람.
English: young person; youth — A young person who is mature both physically and mentally.
Examples
- 건장한 청년.
- 낯선 청년.
- 성실한 청년.
- 우직한 청년.
- 젊은 청년.
- 청년 시절.
- Origin
- 靑年
- Categories
- 인간 > 사람의 종류
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