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표현하다 meaning and pronunciation

pyohyeonhada · express; represent; manifest

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72391
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 표현하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    느낌이나 생각 등을 말, 글, 몸짓 등으로 나타내어 겉으로 드러내다.

    English: express; represent; manifest — To turn one's feelings, thoughts, etc., into a speech, a piece of writing, a gesture, etc., and show it.

    Examples

    • 의사를 표현하다.
    • 존경을 표현하다.
    • 한을 표현하다.
    • 글로 표현하다.
    • 말로 표현하다.
    • 소설로 표현하다.
Origin
表現하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 통신 행위

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