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총 meaning and pronunciation

chong · gun; rifle; machine gun

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 25521
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 총Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    화약의 힘으로 총알을 발사하는 무기.

    English: gun; rifle; machine gun — A weapon that fires bullets, using the power of gunpowder.

    Examples

    • 장난감 총.
    • 총 한 자루.
    • 총을 겨누다.
    • 총을 꺼내다.
    • 총을 들이대다.
    • 총을 메다.
Origin
銃
Categories
정치와 행정 > 무기

Entry 2

NIKL target code 72129
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 총ːLevel: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    수량이 모두 합하여 몇임을 나타내는 말.

    English: total — The word used to indicate the total number of something.

    Examples

    • 총 백만 원.
    • 총 오십 쪽.
    • 총 열 권.
    • 총 이백 장.
    • 총 이십 명.
    • 주차장에는 총 오십 대의 자동차가 세워져 있었다.
Origin
總
Categories
개념 > 양

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