기관

gigwan · [기관]

engine · institution · establishment

nounIntermediate

Meanings

  1. engineA mechanical device that converts thermal, water, and electric power, etc., into mechanical energy.
  2. institution; establishmentA group or organization established to play a certain role or to benefit society.
Other Words Spelled the Same (2)

기관 · noun · Advanced

  1. organA part of the body of a living organism with a certain shape and function.

기관 · noun

  1. respiratory organA tube through which air passes from the larynx to the lungs.

Written Forms

기관Hangul
機關Hanja

Examples from Lessons (3)

When using services at public institutions, it is important to use polite expressions and maintain an attitude appropriate to the situation.

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대학이라는 교육 기관을 이끌어가는 가장 핵심적인 구성원은 교수님입니다.

The most essential members who lead the educational institution called a university are the professors.

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Especially in official agreement ceremonies with external organizations, expressions that show utmost respect for the other party's status are essential.

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Grammar in These Examples

Korean definitions, pronunciations and learner levels are from the Basic Korean Dictionary (한국어기초사전) by the National Institute of Korean Language, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.

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