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Korean learner dictionary

휘-

hwi- · hwi-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 88503
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘마구’ 또는 '매우 심하게'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: hwi- — A prefix used to mean "wildly" or "severely."

    Examples

    • 휘갈기다
    • 휘감다
    • 휘날리다
    • 휘늘어지다
    • 휘덮다
    • 휘돌다
  2. 2.

    ‘매우’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: hwi- — A prefix used to mean "very."

    Examples

    • 휘둥그렇다
    • 휘둥글다