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흐름 meaning and pronunciation

heureum · flow; stream; passage

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87885
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 흐름Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    흐르는 것.

    English: flow; stream; passage — A state of flowing.

    Examples

    • 강물의 흐름.
    • 공기의 흐름.
    • 혈액의 흐름.
    • 일정한 흐름.
    • 흐름을 막다.
    • 공기의 흐름이 막혀 방 안의 공기가 탁해졌다.
  2. 2.

    (비유적으로) 일정한 방향으로 진행되는 현상.

    English: flow; stream; tendency; inclination — (figurative) A phenomenon that proceeds toward a certain direction.

    Examples

    • 감정의 흐름.
    • 돈의 흐름.
    • 역사의 흐름.
    • 의식의 흐름.
    • 이야기의 흐름.
    • 흐름이 바뀌다.
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