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평생 meaning and pronunciation

pyeongsaeng · entire life

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71485
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 평생Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    세상에 태어나서 죽을 때까지의 동안.

    English: entire life — The time between birth and death.

    Examples

    • 팔십 평생.
    • 평생 직업.
    • 평생 처음.
    • 평생 학습.
    • 평생의 소원.
    • 평생이 걸리다.
Origin
平生
Categories
개념 > 시간

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