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Korean
Etymology
From 이기(利己) (igi, “selfishness”) + 심(心) (sim, “heart”).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | igisim |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | igisim |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | igisim |
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| Yale Romanization? | ikisim |
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Noun
이기심 • (igisim) (hanja 利己心)
- selfishness
사랑은 이기심의 반대이다.- sarang-eun igisimui bandaeida.
- Love is the antithesis of selfishness.