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Korean learner dictionary

핀잔

pinjan · telling-off; scolding; rebuke

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 85873
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 핀잔Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    못마땅하게 여겨 꾸짖는 일.

    English: telling-off; scolding; rebuke — The act of scolding someone due to one's discontent with him/her.

    Examples

    • 괜한 핀잔.
    • 가벼운 핀잔.
    • 핀잔을 놓다.
    • 핀잔을 늘어놓다.
    • 핀잔을 듣다.
    • 핀잔을 먹다.
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