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형편 meaning and pronunciation

hyeongpyeon · situation; state

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 86389
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 형편Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일이 되어 가는 상황.

    English: situation; state — The progress or unfolding of a certain event.

    Examples

    • 돌아가는 형편.
    • 형편이 되다.
    • 형편을 보다.
    • 형편을 알다.
    • 형편에 이르다.
    • 최 사장은 지금 회사 형편이 어떤지 전혀 모르고 있었다.
  2. 2.

    살림살이의 상태나 처지.

    English: situation; condition; circumstances — The economic situation or condition of one's life.

    Examples

    • 집안 형편.
    • 넉넉한 형편.
    • 사는 형편.
    • 형편이 딱하다.
    • 형편이 어렵다.
    • 형편이 좋아지다.
Origin
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Categories
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