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휴지 meaning and pronunciation

hyuji · waste paper

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 44797
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 휴지Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    쓸모없는 종이.

    English: waste paper — Useless paper

    Examples

    • 더러운 휴지.
    • 휴지 조각.
    • 휴지가 되다.
    • 휴지를 버리다.
    • 휴지를 줍다.
    • 회사가 망할 경우 그 회사의 주식은 휴지 조각으로 전락한다.
  2. 2.

    더러운 것을 닦는 데 쓰는 얇은 종이.

    English: toilet paper; toilet tissue — A thin sheet of paper used for wiping off something dirty.

    Examples

    • 두루마리 휴지.
    • 화장용 휴지.
    • 화장실용 휴지.
    • 깨끗한 휴지.
    • 휴지를 버리다.
    • 휴지로 닦다.
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