귀감
Meaning: model; example; paragon
What does 귀감 mean?
귀감 [gwigam] is a noun meaning "model; example; paragon". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 귀감 [gwigam] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
위기를 기회로 전환한 그들의 의지는 후대 경영자들에게 귀감이 되고 있다.
Their will to turn crisis into opportunity has become a model for future business leaders.
How to Use 귀감 in Conversation
As a noun, 귀감 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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