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TOPIK 3noun

재치

jaechi

재치가 · 재치를

wit, quick-wittedness

Example

그 친구는 재치가 있어서 대화가 늘 재미있어요.

That friend is witty, so talking with them is always fun.

Word parts

재 talent치 attain

Literally 'talent that hits the mark' at just the right moment.

Good to know

Usually used as 재치(가) 있다 'to be witty' or 재치 있는 대답 'a witty reply'.