근본

geunbon
NounTOPIK 2 - Intermediate

Definitions

1
essence; base; foundation
The essence or foundation of something.
어떤 것의 본질이나 바탕.
2
root; origin
The environment in which one has grown up or one's family lineage.
한 사람이 자라 온 환경이나 혈통.

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Dictionary data from Korean Learners' Dictionary (한국어기초사전) by the National Institute of Korean Language, licensed under CC BY-SA.