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항의 meaning and pronunciation

hangui · protest; complaint

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 85945
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 항ː의, 항ː이Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일이 올바르지 않거나 마음에 들지 않아 반대하는 뜻을 주장함.

    English: protest; complaint — An act of raising an objection to something because one thinks it is not right or satisfying.

    Examples

    • 손님의 항의.
    • 여론의 항의.
    • 격렬한 항의.
    • 항의 농성.
    • 항의 시위.
    • 항의 전화.
  2. 2.

    어떤 나라가 다른 나라의 일 처리에 반대하는 뜻을 정식으로 문서나 말로 전하여 알림. 또는 그런 일.

    English: protest — A state in which a country officially notifies another of its objection to the way a certain matter is being handled, using a formal document or statement; or the occurrence of such an event.

    Examples

    • 강력한 항의.
    • 거센 항의.
    • 항의 각서.
    • 항의 서한.
    • 항의를 나타내다.
    • 항의를 하다.
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