Korean learner dictionary
핵심 meaning and pronunciation
haeksim · key; core; center
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 84939Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 핵씸Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
가장 중심이 되거나 중요한 부분.
English: key; core; center — The central or most important part of something.
Examples
- 사건의 핵심.
- 핵심 내용.
- 핵심 인물.
- 핵심이 되다.
- 핵심을 다루다.
- 핵심을 찌르다.
- Origin
- 核心
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