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TOPIK 5noun

주춧돌

juchutdol [주추똘]

주춧돌이 · 주춧돌을

pillar base stone; cornerstone, foundation

Example

정직은 신뢰를 쌓는 주춧돌이에요.

Honesty is the cornerstone of building trust.

Word parts

주추 'pillar base' + 돌 'stone'; the native-flavored partner of 초석.