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흥미 meaning and pronunciation

heungmi · interest; curiosity

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73255
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 흥ː미Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마음을 끌리게 하는 재미.

    English: interest; curiosity — The fun of being captivated.

    Examples

    • 흥미 위주.
    • 흥미가 나다.
    • 흥미가 생기다.
    • 흥미를 가지다.
    • 흥미를 더하다.
    • 흥미를 불러일으키다.
Origin
興味
Categories
인간 > 태도 · 공연과 감상

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