Korean learner dictionary
편지 meaning and pronunciation
pyeonji · letter
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 24147Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 편ː지Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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다른 사람에게 하고 싶은 말을 적어서 보내는 글.
English: letter — The act of saying what one has to say in writing and sending it to another person.
Examples
- 안부 편지.
- 영상 편지.
- 항의 편지.
- 협박 편지.
- 감사의 편지.
- 격려의 편지.
- Origin
- 便紙/片紙
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 소통 수단 · 공공 기관 이용하기(우체국)
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