🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

사성급

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sa-seong-geup

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Four-star/ˈfɔːr.stɑːr/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"우리는 사성급 호텔에서 머물렀습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Of a very high standard or quality, typically used to rate hotels, restaurants, or entertainment.

    "They spent their anniversary weekend at a luxurious four-star resort by the coast."
  2. 2

    Holding the highest or near-highest rank, particularly a military general with four stars.

    "The four-star general addressed the troops regarding the new strategic defense initiative."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the combination of the number 'four' (from Old English 'fēower') and 'star' (from Old English 'steorra'), referencing the historical rating system used for hotels, restaurants, and military generals. Over time, it evolved to universally signify a high level of excellence, luxury, or senior rank.

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