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Korean learner dictionary

호소

hoso · appeal; pleading; plea

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87457
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 호소Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자신의 어렵거나 억울한 사정을 다른 사람에게 알려 도움을 청함.

    English: appeal; pleading; plea — An act of asking another for help by describing one's situation to someone such as unfair treatment, difficulties, etc.

    Examples

    • 고통 호소.
    • 대책 호소.
    • 불편 호소.
    • 통증 호소.
    • 간곡한 호소.
    • 절실한 호소.
Origin
呼訴
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위 · 사회 문제