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TOPIK 4noun

지휘

jihwi

지휘가 · 지휘를

conducting; command, direction

Example

오늘 공연은 유명한 지휘자가 지휘를 맡았어요.

A famous conductor led today's performance.

Word parts

지 point휘 wave

Literally 'point and wave', like a conductor's baton.

Good to know

Also used outside music: 경찰의 지휘 아래 'under police command'.