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Korean learner dictionary

-천

-cheon · -cheon

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 88700
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '시냇물 또는 작은 강의 이름'의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -cheon — A suffix that adds the meaning of 'the name of a stream or small river'.

    Examples

    • 청계천
    • 도림천
    • 금마천
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