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TOPIK 4noun

원칙

wonchik

원칙이 · 원칙을

principle, rule

Example

저는 거짓말을 하지 않는 것을 원칙으로 해요.

I make it a rule never to lie.

Word parts

원 origin칙 rule

Literally 'basic rule'.

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