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한옥 meaning and pronunciation

hanok · hanok

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 85586
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 하ː녹, 하ː노기, 하ː녹또, 하ː농만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    우리나라 고유의 형식으로 지은 집.

    English: hanok — A traditional Korean house or a house built in such a style.

    Examples

    • 전통 한옥.
    • 전형적인 한옥.
    • 한옥 마을.
    • 한옥을 보존하다.
    • 한옥을 짓다.
    • 이 한식당은 백 년도 더 된 한옥을 개조하여 만들었다.
Origin
韓屋
Categories
주생활 > 건물 종류 · 집 구하기

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