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필통 meaning and pronunciation

piltong · pencil holder

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 84661
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 필통Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    붓, 연필 등의 필기구를 꽂아 놓는 통.

    English: pencil holder — A container that holds writing supplies such as brushes, pencils, etc.

    Examples

    • 책상 위 필통.
    • 필통에 꽂다.
    • 필통을 놓다.
    • 필통을 두다.
    • 필통에서 찾다.
    • 아버지 책상 위에 놓인 필통에는 다양한 펜들이 많이 꽂혀 있다.
  2. 2.

    연필, 지우개 등을 넣어서 가지고 다니는 주머니나 상자.

    English: pencil case — A pouch or box carried to hold pencils, erasers, etc.

    Examples

    • 가죽 필통.
    • 고급 필통.
    • 천 필통.
    • 철제 필통.
    • 캐릭터 필통.
    • 플라스틱 필통.
Origin
筆筒
Categories
교육 > 학습 관련 사물 · 학교생활

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