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TOPIK 5noun

척도

cheokdo [척또]

척도가 · 척도를

measure, yardstick, criterion; scale

Example

성적이 사람을 평가하는 유일한 척도는 아니에요.

Grades aren't the only yardstick for judging a person.

Word parts

척 ruler도 degree

Literally 'ruler and degree': a tool for measuring.