꾸중

Noun

1. 1

   scolding; admonition

   The act of an elder pointing out a mistake or wrongdoing of a younger person.

   Korean definition: 윗사람이 아랫사람의 잘못을 꾸짖음.

   • 아버지는 동생이 거짓말을 해서 꾸중을 하셨다.

     Father scolded my younger brother for lying.

   • 유민이는 계속 지각을 해서 선생님께 꾸중을 들었다.

     Yumin kept being late, so she was scolded by the teacher.