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TOPIK 5verb

견주다

gyeonjuda

견줘요 · 견줬어요 · 견줄 거예요 · 견주세요

to compare, to measure against; to rival

Example

그의 실력은 프로 선수와 견주어도 손색이 없어요.

His skill holds up even when compared with professional athletes.

Word parts

Picture holding two things side by side to see which measures up; often 견주어 보다.