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TOPIK 5noun

적재적소

jeokjaejeokso [적째적쏘]

적재적소가 · 적재적소를

the right person in the right place

Example

인재를 적재적소에 배치하는 것이 중요합니다.

It's important to put talented people where they fit best.

Word parts

적 suitable재 talent적 suitable소 place

Literally 'suitable talent, suitable place.'

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Pronounced [적째적쏘]; nearly always 적재적소에 배치하다 or 활용하다.