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TOPIK 6noun

종래

jongnae [종내]

종래가 · 종래를 (usually 종래의, 종래에는)

hitherto, until now; conventional

Example

종래의 방식으로는 이 문제를 해결할 수 없습니다.

This problem can't be solved with the conventional method.

Word parts

종 from, follow래 come

Literally 'coming from back then (up to now)'.

Good to know

Pronounced [종내]; 종래의 + noun means 'conventional', 종래에는 'previously'.