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체면 meaning and pronunciation

chemyeon · face; honor

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 81701
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 체면Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남을 대하기에 떳떳한 입장이나 얼굴.

    English: face; honor — One's face or position of dignity in encounting others.

    Examples

    • 체면이 깎이다.
    • 체면이 말이 아니다.
    • 체면이 서다.
    • 체면이 손상되다.
    • 체면이 없다.
    • 체면을 버리다.
Origin
體面
Categories
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