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효도하다 meaning and pronunciation

hyodohada · be filial

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 89072
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 효ː도하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    부모를 정성껏 잘 모시어 받들다.

    English: be filial — To respect and take care of one's parents with all one's heart.

    Examples

    • 효도하는 마음.
    • 효도하는 모습.
    • 부모에게 효도하다.
    • 아버지에게 효도하다.
    • 어머니에게 효도하다.
    • 어버이에게 효도하다.
Origin
孝道하다
Categories
삶 > 삶의 상태

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