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희망 meaning and pronunciation

huimang · hope

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73256
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 히망Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    앞일에 대하여 기대를 가지고 바람.

    English: hope — The act of having expectations for the future.

    Examples

    • 간절한 희망.
    • 희망 사항.
    • 희망을 가지다.
    • 희망을 걸다.
    • 희망을 안다.
    • 희망을 품다.
  2. 2.

    앞으로 잘될 수 있는 가능성.

    English: hope — The potentional to be successful in the future.

    Examples

    • 희망이 남다.
    • 희망이 보이다.
    • 희망이 부서지다.
    • 희망이 생기다.
    • 희망이 없다.
    • 희망이 있다.
Origin
希望
Categories
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