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Korean learner dictionary

-치레

-chire · -chire

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 83191
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘치러 내는 일’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -chire — A suffix used to mean "to go through something."

    Examples

    • 병치레
    • 손님치레
    • 잔병치레
  2. 2.

    ‘겉으로만 꾸미는 일’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -chire — A suffix used to mean "to decorate only on the surface."

    Examples

    • 겉치레
    • 말치레
    • 인사치레
    • 체면치레