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초기 meaning and pronunciation

chogi · beginning; start

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25377
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 초기Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 기간의 처음이 되는 시기.

    English: beginning; start — The beginning of a certain period.

    Examples

    • 고려 초기.
    • 임신 초기.
    • 입사 초기.
    • 정권 초기.
    • 조선 초기.
    • 초기 계획.
Origin
初期
Categories
개념 > 시간 · 한국 생활

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