Korean learner dictionary
칭찬 meaning and pronunciation
chingchan · praise; compliment
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 72160Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 칭찬Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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좋은 점이나 잘한 일 등을 매우 훌륭하게 여기는 마음을 말로 나타냄. 또는 그런 말.
English: praise; compliment — An act of expressing one’s appreciation of someone’s strength or achievement, etc., or such a remark.
Examples
- 후한 칭찬.
- 칭찬과 격려.
- 칭찬과 위로.
- 칭찬을 기대하다.
- 칭찬을 늘어놓다.
- 칭찬을 듣다.
- Origin
- 稱讚
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 언어 행위 · 감사하기
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