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TOPIK 5noun

중앙은행

jungangeunhaeng

중앙은행이 · 중앙은행을

central bank

Example

중앙은행이 기준 금리를 0.25퍼센트 올렸습니다.

The central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent.

Word parts

중 middle앙 center은 silver행 firm

Literally 'central silver firm'; silver was once the main form of money.