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TOPIK 5noun

원조

wonjo

원조가 · 원조를

aid, assistance

Example

한국은 과거에 원조를 받았지만 지금은 원조를 주는 나라입니다.

Korea once received aid, but now it is a country that gives aid.

Word parts

원 help, rescue조 help

Literally 'rescue and help'.

Good to know

원조 on a restaurant sign (원조 할매집) means 'the original', a different word.