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표지 meaning and pronunciation

pyoji · cover

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 84231
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 표지Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    책의 맨 앞과 뒤를 둘러싼 종이나 가죽.

    English: cover — The paper or leather used to wrap the front and back of a book.

    Examples

    • 가죽 표지.
    • 낡은 표지.
    • 표지가 떨어져 나가다.
    • 표지가 바래다.
    • 표지가 벗겨지다.
    • 표지를 씌우다.
Origin
表紙
Categories
문화 > 문학

Entry 2

NIKL target code 84232
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 표지Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 것을 다른 것과 구별하게 하는 표시나 특징.

    English: mark; sign — A mark or characteristic which differentiates a certain thing from the rest.

    Examples

    • 공중전화 표지.
    • 금연 표지.
    • 통행금지 표지.
    • 화장실 표지.
    • 표지가 있다.
    • 표지를 보다.
Origin
標識
Categories
사회 생활 > 매체

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