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lady

NounSino-Korean: 淑女

  1. 1

    lady

    A woman equipped with refinement, manners, and dignity.

    Korean definition: 교양과 예의와 품격을 두루 갖춘 여자.

    • Jisu has the refinement that a lady should have.

    • I sat as demurely as possible to look like a lady.

  2. 2

    lady

    (respectful) An ordinary adult female.

    Korean definition: (대접하는 말로) 보통의 성인 여자.

    • How can a dignified lady act so carelessly?

    • Ladies and gentlemen, the performance will begin shortly, so please take your seats.

  3. 3

    lady

    (dignifying) An adult female.

    Korean definition: (아름답게 이르는 말로) 성인이 된 여자.

    • When I met Jisu after a long time, she had turned into a proper young lady.

    • My younger sister, who has graduated from high school, now looks quite like a lady.