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degree

NounSino-Korean: 程度

  1. 1

    degree

    A quantity or level that represents the nature or value of something in terms of the degree of goodness or intensity.

    Korean definition: 사물의 성질이나 가치를 좋고 나쁨이나 더하고 덜한 정도로 나타내는 분량이나 수준.

    • For this final exam, the teacher set questions so difficult that even the top student in the school couldn't solve them.

    • Yumin has drawing skills to such a degree that it's hard to believe her work is by a seven-year-old.

  2. 2

    line

    A certain level or appropriate limit that should not be exceeded.

    Korean definition: 넘어서서는 안 되는 일정한 수준. 또는 알맞은 한도.

    • Because of spending habits that crossed the line, Seunggyu couldn't save money.

    • Minjun was scolded by the adults for speaking in a cheeky tone that crossed the line.

  3. 3

    being approximate

    A certain quantity or level.

    Korean definition: 그만큼의 분량이나 수준.

    • This house has four rooms and two bathrooms, so it's just right for about four people to live in.

    • Busy with company work, Minjun only saw his family about once a week even though they lived in the same house.