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previous time; before

1.NounSino-Korean: 以前

  1. 1

    previous time; before

    The time preceding the present time.

    Korean definition: 지금보다 앞.

    • It's said that this place, now a desert, was once grassland.

    • Our village has a terrifying legend that has been passed down from long ago.

  2. 2

    before

    The time before and including a certain point of time.

    Korean definition: 기준이 되는 때를 포함하여 그 앞.

    • My wife used to read books on parenting even before she got pregnant.

    • This place, now in ruins, was a peaceful village before the war.

2.NounSino-Korean: 移轉

  1. 1

    move; shift

    The act of moving a location, residence, etc., to another place.

    Korean definition: 장소나 주소 등을 다른 곳으로 옮김.

    • This is the planned site for relocating government agencies.

    • Residents protested to the authorities that relocating the dump had caused many problems.

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    transfer

    The act of transferring one's right, etc., to another, or taking over someone's right, etc.

    Korean definition: 권리 등을 다른 사람에게 넘겨주거나 넘겨받음.

    • Our company has signed a technology transfer agreement with the United States.

    • The rich pass their wealth on to their children by transferring ownership of real estate or businesses.