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특수 meaning and pronunciation

teuksu · being unusual; being unique; being special

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 83008
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 특쑤Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    보통과 매우 차이가 나게 다름.

    English: being unusual; being unique; being special — The state of being noticeably different from others.

    Examples

    • 특수 기능.
    • 특수 문자.
    • 특수 부대.
    • 특수 분장.
    • 특수 소재.
    • 특수 시설.
Origin
特殊
Categories
개념 > 성질

Entry 2

NIKL target code 83009
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 특쑤Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    특별한 상황에서 생기는 수요.

    English: special demand — An unusual demand created or increased in a special situation.

    Examples

    • 명절 특수.
    • 수출 특수.
    • 추석 특수.
    • 특수가 생기다.
    • 특수를 겨냥하다.
    • 특수를 이루다.
Origin
特需
Categories
개념 > 정도

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