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Korean learner dictionary

탐문

tammun · inquiry; investigation by questioning

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 82675
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 탐문Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    알려지지 않은 사실이나 소식을 알아내기 위해 여기저기 찾아다니며 물음.

    English: inquiry; investigation by questioning — An act of visiting places and people here and there, asking questions, to find out an unknown fact or news.

    Examples

    • 광범위한 탐문.
    • 탐문 과정.
    • 탐문 수사.
    • 탐문 조사.
    • 탐문을 시작하다.
    • 탐문을 하다.
Origin
探問
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위