Korean learner dictionary
휴지통 meaning and pronunciation
hyujitong · garbage can; litter box; trash can
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 31509Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 휴지통Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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못 쓰게 된 종이나 쓰레기 등을 버리는 통.
English: garbage can; litter box; trash can — A container used to throw away waste paper or garbage.
Examples
- 휴지통이 가득 차다.
- 휴지통이 놓여 있다.
- 휴지통을 비우다.
- 휴지통에 넣다.
- 휴지통에 버리다.
- 휴지통에 처박다.
- Origin
- 休紙桶
- Categories
- 주생활 > 생활 용품 · 집 구하기
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