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최선 meaning and pronunciation

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72132
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 최ː선, 췌ː선Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    여럿 가운데서 가장 낫거나 좋음. 또는 그런 일.

    English: the best — The state of something being the most advanced or best among many, or a task in such a state.

    Examples

    • 최선의 결과.
    • 최선의 길.
    • 최선의 방안.
    • 최선의 방책.
    • 최선의 선택.
    • 최선의 수단.
  2. 2.

    모든 정성과 힘.

    English: one's best — All one's heart and power.

    Examples

    • 최선의 노력.
    • 최선의 도움.
    • 최선의 힘.
    • 최선을 발휘하다.
    • 최선을 쏟다.
    • 나는 마지막 시험을 앞두고 최선을 기울였다.
Origin
最善
Categories
인간 > 태도

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