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TOPIK 4noun

효자

hyoja

효자가 · 효자를

a devoted son, a dutiful son

Example

민수는 부모님께 매일 전화하는 효자예요.

Minsu is a devoted son who calls his parents every day.

Word parts

효 filial piety자 son, child

Literally 'filial son'.

Good to know

Also used for products: 효자 상품 means a best-selling item that brings in lots of money.