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치약 meaning and pronunciation

chiyak · toothpaste

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26903
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 치약, 치야기, 치약또, 치양만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    이를 닦는 데 쓰는 약.

    English: toothpaste — Substance that is used to brush one's teeth.

    Examples

    • 기능성 치약.
    • 치약 뚜껑.
    • 치약이 떨어지다.
    • 치약을 짜다.
    • 치약으로 닦다.
    • 칫솔에 치약을 듬뿍 묻혀 양치질을 했다.
Origin
齒藥
Categories
주생활 > 생활 용품 · 집 구하기

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