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경어법
The grammatical system used to show respect to the person spoken to or spoken about. It involves specific verb endings, particles, and vocabulary changes.
Examples in context
한국어는 매우 복잡한 경어법 체계를 가지고 있다
Korean has a very complex system of honorifics
상대방과의 관계에 따라 경어법을 올바르게 써야 한다
Honorifics must be used correctly according to the relationship with the other person
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