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Korean learner dictionary

초미

chomi · being very urgent

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 81567
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 초미Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    눈썹에 불이 붙었다는 뜻으로, 매우 급함.

    English: being very urgent — The state of needing immediate attention or action, with a literal meaning of "an eyebrow on fire".

    Examples

    • 초미의 관심사.
    • 초미의 급선무.
    • 초미의 문제.
    • 초미의 사태.
    • 초미의 위기.
    • 초미의 현안.
Origin
焦眉
Categories
개념 > 정도