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캔 meaning and pronunciation

kaen · can

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 83106
Part of speech: 명사Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    양철이나 알루미늄 등으로 만든 통.

    English: can — A container made of galvanized iron, aluminum, etc.

    Examples

    • 빈 캔.
    • 캔 맥주.
    • 캔 뚜껑.
    • 캔 커피.
    • 캔을 따다.
    • 민준이는 캔을 따다가 손이 베였다.
  2. 2.

    양철이나 알루미늄 등으로 만든 통에 음식물을 담아 그 분량을 세는 단위.

    English: can — A unit for counting the quantity of food, which is contained in a container made of galvanized iron, aluminum, etc.

    Examples

    • 맥주 두 캔.
    • 음료수 한 캔.
    • 참치 한 캔.
    • 커피 한 캔.
    • 콜라 한 캔.
    • 김치찌개에 참치 한 캔을 따 넣었다.
Origin
can
Categories
주생활 > 생활 용품

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