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daebubun[대부분]Beginner · TOPIK IQuantity

most; bulk; majority

1.NounSino-Korean: 大部分

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    most; bulk; majority

    The number or quantity exceeding the half and nearing almost a total.

    Korean definition: 절반이 훨씬 넘어 전체에 가까운 수나 양.

    • Most of the students went home, and only a few remained in the classroom.

    • He had saved most of the money he needed, but he was still a little short, so he went to the bank.

2.AdverbSino-Korean: 大部分

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    mostly; largely

    In the state of largely exceeding the half and nearing the total.

    Korean definition: 절반이 훨씬 넘어 전체에 가깝게.

    • Most people who have had an elementary education can read and write Hangeul.

    • Most of the luggage had been moved to the new house, so the room was almost completely empty.