ARCHIVE WEEK 1 _ General Vocabulary Flashcards

Question

Tolerance, Generosity

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관용 – Tolerance, Generosity 관 – Broad, inclusive 용 – Accept, use ➡ Together: 관용 means an attitude of tolerance or leniency. 관용 (寬容) - Tolerance, Generosity, Forgiveness Mnemonic: Imagine a “grand lion” (관) sitting majestically, generously “yawning” (용) instead of roaring when smaller animals bother him. The “관” sounds like “grand,” and the “용” sounds like “yawn.” Just like the grand lion showing tolerance by yawning instead of reacting, 관용 means showing patience, forgiveness, or generosity towards others. Example Sentence: “He was praised for his generosity and tolerance towards others.” 그는 타인에 대한 관용과 너그러움으로 칭찬받았다.

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관행 – Custom, Practice 관 – Official, tradition 행 – Action, behavior ➡ Together: 관행 refers to an established practice or norm. 관행 (慣行) - Custom, Practice, Tradition Mnemonic: Imagine a “grand hen” (관) that always “hangs” (행) out in the same spot every morning, laying eggs in the same nest because it’s her routine. The “관” sounds like “grand,” and the “행” sounds like “hang.” Just like the grand hen following her daily habit, 관행 means a customary practice or tradition. Example Sentence: “This has been a common practice in the company for years.” 이것은 회사에서 수년 동안 이어온 관행이다.

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궁핍 – Poverty, Destitution 궁 – Desperation, lack 핍 – Poor, destitute ➡ Together: 궁핍 means severe poverty or economic hardship. 궁핍 (窮乏) - Poverty, Destitution, Extreme Need Mnemonic: Imagine a “goose” (궁) that is “peeping” (핍) sadly because it has no food or shelter. The “궁” sounds like “goose,” and the “핍” sounds like “peep.” Just like the poor goose peeping in hunger and cold, 궁핍 represents extreme poverty or desperate need. Example Sentence: “During the war, many people suffered from extreme poverty.” 전쟁 동안 많은 사람들이 극심한 궁핍에 시달렸다.

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귀감 – Role Model, Inspiration 귀 – Valuable, noble 감 – Example, model ➡ Together: 귀감 means a person or example to be admired and followed. 귀감 (龜鑑) - Role Model, Example, Guideline Mnemonic: Imagine a “queen” (귀) standing on a “camp” (감) podium, inspiring everyone with her wisdom and noble actions. The “귀” sounds like “queen,” and the “감” sounds like “camp.” Just like a queen leading by example at a camp gathering, 귀감 means being a role model or an example to follow. Example Sentence: “His perseverance has become an example for young athletes.” 그의 인내심은 젊은 운동선수들에게 귀감이 되었다.

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균형 – Balance, Equilibrium 균 – Even, stable 형 – Form, shape ➡ Together: 균형 refers to balance, both physical and conceptual.

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근검절약 – Frugality, Thriftiness 근 – Diligence 검 – Thrift, saving 절 – Control, moderation 약 – Reduce, save ➡ Together: 근검절약 means living frugally and avoiding waste. 근검절약 (勤儉節約) – Frugality, Thriftiness Mnemonic: Imagine someone "keenly" (근) "combing" (검) through coupons, "jotting" (절) down savings, and "yacking" (약) to friends about all the money they saved. The "근" sounds like "keen," "검" sounds like "comb," "절" sounds like "jot," and "약" sounds like "yak." Just like this thrifty person meticulously saving every penny, 근검절약 means being frugal and thrifty. Example Sentence: "He built his wealth through frugality and saving wisely." 그는 근검절약과 현명한 저축으로 부를 쌓았다.

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기량 – Skill, Ability 기 – Ability, technique 량 – Measure, capacity ➡ Together: 기량 refers to one's level of skill or talent. 기량 (技量) – Skill, Ability, Talent Mnemonic: Imagine a "gear" (기) spinning "round" (량) smoothly inside a complex machine, representing someone’s skill or talent working perfectly. The "기" sounds like "gear," and the "량" sounds like "round." Just like a gear turning flawlessly, 기량 represents someone's polished skill or ability. Example Sentence: "Her artistic skills are truly exceptional." 그녀의 예술적 기량은 정말 뛰어나다.

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기반 – Foundation, Base 기 – Basic, fundamental 반 – Support, ground ➡ Together: 기반 refers to the base upon which something is built. 기반 (基盤) – Foundation, Base, Groundwork Mnemonic: Imagine a "gear" (기) spinning smoothly on a "banister" (반) that holds up a giant structure. The "기" sounds like "gear," and the "반" sounds like "ban" (as in banister or base). Just like a gear relying on a sturdy base to function, 기반 represents the foundation or groundwork of something. Example Sentence: "A strong foundation is essential for success." 성공을 위해 튼튼한 기반이 필요하다.

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기세 – Energy, Momentum 기 – Spirit, force 세 – Power, strength ➡ Together: 기세 refers to momentum or energy driving progress. 기세 (氣勢) – Energy, Force, Momentum Mnemonic: Imagine a "gear" (기) "sailing" (세) through the wind with unstoppable momentum. The "기" sounds like "gear," and the "세" sounds like "sail." Just like a powerful gear sailing through the wind with energy and force, 기세 means momentum or powerful energy. Example Sentence: "With great momentum, they quickly gained the lead." 그들은 강한 기세로 빠르게 선두를 차지했다.

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기우 – Unfounded Fear, Worry 기 – Fear, worry 우 – Mistake, overestimation ➡ Together: 기우 refers to excessive or groundless worries. 기우 (杞憂) – Needless Worry, Groundless Fear Mnemonic: Imagine a "kid" (기) looking up at the sky, worried that it might "ooze" (우) and fall down, even though it's perfectly safe. The "기" sounds like "kid," and the "우" sounds like "ooze." Just like the kid worrying about an impossible scenario, 기우 means needless or groundless worry. Example Sentence: "His fear of failing was just needless worry." 그의 실패에 대한 두려움은 기우에 불과했다.

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기질 – Disposition, Temperament 기 – Energy, essence 질 – Nature, quality ➡ Together: 기질 refers to a person's innate personality or temperament. 기질 (氣質) – Temperament, Disposition, Character Mnemonic: Imagine a "gift" (기) wrapped in shiny paper, revealing a unique "jelly" (질) inside that changes flavor depending on the person's mood. The "기" sounds like "gift," and the "질" sounds like "jelly." Just like the jelly’s flavor changing with temperament, 기질 represents someone's character or disposition. Example Sentence: "Her calm disposition helps her handle stress well." 그녀의 차분한 기질은 스트레스를 잘 이겨내게 한다.

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기치 – Slogan, Banner 기 – Energy, willpower 치 – Flag, sign ➡ Together: 기치 refers to a slogan, banner, or ideological stance representing a cause. 기치 (旗幟) – Value, Ideal, Purpose Mnemonic: Imagine a "kite" (기) soaring high with a "cheer" (치) written on it, representing a powerful ideal or purpose guiding people below. The "기" sounds like "kite," and the "치" sounds like "cheer." Just like a kite flying high with a message of purpose, 기치 means a value or ideal that guides one’s actions. Example Sentence: "Freedom and justice are the core values they stand for." 자유와 정의는 그들이 내건 기치이다.

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기틀 – Framework, Foundation 기 – Base, foundation 틀 – Frame, structure ➡ Together: 기틀 refers to the structural foundation of something, such as a system or organization. 기틀 (基틀) – Framework, Foundation, Basis Mnemonic: Imagine a "guitar" (기) resting on a "tool" (틀) stand that supports and balances it perfectly. The "기" sounds like "guitar," and the "틀" sounds like "tool." Just like the tool stand provides the foundation for the guitar, 기틀 means the underlying framework or basis for something. Example Sentence: "The new policy provides the framework for economic growth." 새 정책은 경제 성장을 위한 기틀을 마련한다.

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기품 – Elegance, Dignity 기 – Energy, spirit 품 – Character, quality ➡ Together: 기품 refers to a refined, elegant character or dignified presence.

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까닭 – Reason, Cause ➡ 까닭 is a native Korean word meaning the reason or cause behind something. 까닭 – Reason, Cause, Motive Mnemonic: Imagine a "car" (까) getting "dark" (닭) as the sun sets, making you wonder about the reason for the sudden darkness. The "까" sounds like "car," and the "닭" sounds like "dark." Just like wondering about the cause of darkness, 까닭 means the reason or motive behind something. Example Sentence: "I don’t know the reason why he left so suddenly." 그가 갑자기 떠난 까닭을 모르겠다.

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꼬투리 – Pretext, Weak Point for Criticism ➡ 꼬투리 is a native Korean word referring to a trivial flaw or pretext used to criticize someone. 꼬투리 – Pretext, Excuse, Fault Mnemonic: Imagine someone "coiling" (꼬) a "two-dollar" (투리) bill, using it as an excuse to avoid paying a bigger debt. The "꼬" sounds like "coil," and the "투리" sounds like "two-dollar." Just like using a flimsy excuse to get out of a situation, 꼬투리 means a pretext or fault found to criticize someone. Example Sentence: "He kept looking for an excuse to avoid responsibility." 그는 책임을 회피하려고 꼬투리를 잡았다.

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낌새 – Hint, Sign, Suspicion ➡ 낌새 is a native Korean word meaning a subtle sign or clue indicating something might happen. 낌새 – Sign, Indication, Hint Mnemonic: Imagine someone "peeking" (낌) through a "sail" (새) to catch a hint of what’s happening on the other side. The "낌" sounds like "peeking" (as in "glimpse"), and the "새" sounds like "sail." Just like peeking through a sail to get a clue, 낌새 means a sign or an indication of something. Example Sentence: "I sensed a hint that something was wrong." 무언가 잘못되었다는 낌새를 챘다.

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나름 – One's Own Way, Depending on One's Perspective ➡ 나름 is a native Korean word indicating how something is interpreted or done differently depending on the person. 나름 – Depending on, In its own way, To some extent Mnemonic: Imagine a "gnome" (나) arranging a "room" (름) in its own quirky way, customizing it depending on his unique style. The "나" sounds like "gnome," and the "름" sounds like "room." Just like the gnome arranging the room in his own way, 나름 means “depending on” or “in one’s own way.” Example Sentence: "Everyone has their own way of dealing with stress." 사람마다 스트레스를 다루는 나름의 방식이 있다.

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나위 – Need, Necessity ➡ 나위 is a native Korean word meaning something necessary or required in a situation. 나위 – Need, Reason, Room for Mnemonic: Imagine someone "nodding" (나) in "awe" (위) because they’re completely satisfied and see no need for anything more. The "나" sounds like "nod," and the "위" sounds like "awe." Just like nodding in contentment, 나위 means no need or reason for more. Example Sentence: "There’s no need to worry about it anymore." 더 이상 걱정할 나위가 없다.

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남녀노소 – Men and Women of All Ages 남 – Man 녀 – Woman 노 – Elderly 소 – Young ➡ Together: 남녀노소 means "people of all ages and genders."

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낭패 – Embarrassment, Predicament 낭 – Unexpected misfortune 패 – Defeat, failure ➡ Together: 낭패 refers to an embarrassing or difficult situation. 낭패 – Failure, Disaster, Embarrassment Mnemonic: Imagine someone "napping" (낭) in the middle of an important meeting and "paying" (패) the price with extreme embarrassment. The "낭" sounds like "nap," and the "패" sounds like "pay." Just like paying the price for napping at the wrong time, 낭패 means facing failure, disaster, or embarrassment. Example Sentence: "He was embarrassed after forgetting his lines on stage." 그는 무대에서 대사를 잊어버리고 낭패를 당했다.

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노후 – Post-Retirement Life, Aging 노 – Old, aging 후 – Later, after ➡ Together: 노후 refers to old age or life after retirement. 노후 (老後) – Old Age, Retirement Mnemonic: Imagine a "gnarly old" (노) person "hoo-hoo" (후) laughing joyfully in a rocking chair, enjoying their retirement. The "노" sounds like "gnarly" (an old, weathered look), and the "후" sounds like "hoo-hoo" (a playful, carefree laugh). Just like the joyful elder, 노후 represents the later years of life or retirement. Example Sentence: "They saved diligently for a comfortable retirement." 그들은 편안한 노후를 위해 부지런히 저축했다.

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논거 – Basis of an Argument, Evidence 논 – Discuss, argue 거 – Reason, basis ➡ Together: 논거 refers to reasoning or evidence used to support an argument. 논거 (論據) – Basis of Argument, Evidence, Reasoning Mnemonic: Imagine someone "nodding" (논) while holding a "gavel" (거) as they confidently present evidence in a courtroom. The "논" sounds like "nod," as in agreeing or presenting an argument, and the "거" sounds like "gavel," representing solid reasoning. Just like presenting a strong case with a gavel, 논거 means the basis or evidence behind an argument. Example Sentence: "His argument was persuasive because his evidence was solid." 그의 논거가 탄탄해서 주장이 설득력이 있었다.

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논란 – Controversy, Dispute 논 – Discuss, argue 란 – Chaos, disturbance ➡ Together: 논란 refers to heated debates or controversial issues.

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논쟁 – Debate, Argument 논 – Discuss, argue 쟁 – Struggle, dispute ➡ Together: 논쟁 refers to discussions or debates, often involving opposing viewpoints. 논쟁 (論爭) – Debate, Dispute, Argument Mnemonic: Imagine two people "nodding" (논) aggressively while "jangling" (쟁) their keys as they argue about who should drive. The "논" sounds like "nod," symbolizing the back-and-forth of a debate, and the "쟁" sounds like "jangle," representing the noisy clash of opinions. Just like the noisy argument over car keys, 논쟁 means a debate or dispute. Example Sentence: "The debate over the new policy lasted for hours." 새 정책에 대한 논쟁이 몇 시간 동안 이어졌다.

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논점 [논쩜] – Main Point of Discussion, Issue 논 – Discuss, argue 점 – Point, topic ➡ Together: 논점 refers to the central issue or main point of a debate.

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능률 [능뉼] – Ability, Competence 능 – Ability, capability 률 – Efficiency, rate ➡ Together: 능률 refers to work efficiency or productivity. 능률 (能率) – Efficiency, Productivity Mnemonic: Imagine a "ninja" (능) swiftly using a "ruler" (률) to measure and organize everything perfectly. The "능" sounds like "ninja," symbolizing speed and skill, and the "률" sounds like "ruler," representing precision and order. Just like a ninja using a ruler for maximum efficiency, 능률 means productivity or efficiency. Example Sentence: "Taking regular breaks helps improve work efficiency." 규칙적인 휴식이 작업 능률을 높여준다.

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단결 – Unity, Solidarity 단 – Single, united 결 – Bind, tie ➡ Together: 단결 means strong unity and cooperation among a group. 단결 (團結) – Unity, Solidarity, Cohesion Mnemonic: Imagine a "donut" (단) with "gel" (결) that sticks all the pieces together, forming an unbreakable ring. The "단" sounds like "donut," symbolizing a circle of unity, and the "결" sounds like "gel," representing the glue that keeps it all connected. Just like a donut held together by sticky gel, 단결 means unity or solidarity. Example Sentence: "Unity among team members is essential for success." 팀원들 간의 단결이 성공의 열쇠다.

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단서 – Clue, Hint, Lead 단 – End, fragment 서 – Writing, document ➡ Together: 단서 refers to a clue or hint leading to a discovery.

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당부 – Request, Urging 당 – Entrust, instruct 부 – Ask, request ➡ Together: 당부 refers to an earnest request or plea. 당부 (當付) – Request, Entreaty, Plea Mnemonic: Imagine someone urgently "dangling" (당) a "boo" (부) sign, pleading for help at a protest. The "당" sounds like "dang," expressing urgency, and the "부" sounds like "boo," like a cry for attention. Just like pleading for help in a desperate moment, 당부 means a sincere request or earnest plea. Example Sentence: "She earnestly asked him to be careful." 그녀는 조심해달라고 간절히 당부했다.

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당시 – At That Time, At That Moment 당 – That 시 – Time, moment ➡ Together: 당시 means "at that time" in past events.

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대상 – Target, Object 대 – Contrast, counterpart 상 – Appearance, form ➡ Together: 대상 refers to a target or subject of action.

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덜미 – Back of the Neck, Grasped by the Neck ➡ 덜미 is a native Korean word referring to the back of the neck, often used metaphorically for getting caught. 덜미 – Nape, Back of the Neck, Scruff Mnemonic: Imagine a "doll" (덜) being lifted by its "mini" (미) neck, just like how a mother cat carries her kitten by the scruff. The "덜" sounds like "doll," and the "미" sounds like "mini." Just like grabbing a tiny doll by the back of its neck, 덜미 refers to the nape or scruff. Example Sentence: "He was caught by the scruff of his neck and couldn’t escape." 그는 덜미를 잡혀 도망칠 수 없었다.

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돌파구 – Breakthrough 돌 – Break through, push 파 – Split, pierce 구 – Opening, way ➡ Together: 돌파구 means a breakthrough solution in difficult situations. 돌파구 (突破口) – Breakthrough, Turning Point, Way Out Mnemonic: Imagine "dolphins" (돌) "parading" (파) through a "gate" (구), breaking through the waves to find a new path. The "돌" sounds like "dolphin," the "파" sounds like "parade," and the "구" sounds like "gate." Just like dolphins breaking through the waves, 돌파구 means a breakthrough or way out of a difficult situation. Example Sentence: "They found a breakthrough to solve the problem." 그들은 문제를 해결할 돌파구를 찾았다.

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동작 – Movement, Motion 동 – Move, action 작 – Operate, work ➡ Together: 동작 refers to physical movement or gestures.

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동조 – Agreement, Sympathy 동 – Same, together 조 – Assist, support ➡ Together: 동조 means agreeing with or sympathizing with someone. 동조 (同調) – Agreement, Sympathy, Support Mnemonic: Imagine two people "dancing" (동) in perfect "choreography" (조), moving in complete harmony and agreement. The "동" sounds like "dance," and the "조" sounds like "choreo" (short for choreography). Just like dancing in sync, 동조 means being in agreement or showing support and sympathy. Example Sentence: "She nodded in agreement with his opinion." 그녀는 그의 의견에 동조하며 고개를 끄덕였다.

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동향 – Trend, Movement, Tendency 동 – Move, direction 향 – Toward, inclination ➡ Together: 동향 refers to trends or developments in an area. 동향 (動向) – Trend, Tendency, Movement Mnemonic: Imagine a "dong" (동) sound echoing as a "hanging" (향) pendulum swings, showing the direction of movement. The "동" sounds like "dong," symbolizing motion, and the "향" sounds like "hang," representing the direction it swings. Just like a pendulum indicating the trend of movement, 동향 means trend or tendency. Example Sentence: "He analyzed the market trends before investing." 그는 투자 전에 시장 동향을 분석했다.

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두각 – Standing Out, Being Prominent 두 – Head, top 각 – Angle, distinctiveness ➡ Together: 두각 means being distinguished or standing out. 두각 (頭角) – Prominence, Distinction, Excellence Mnemonic: Imagine someone wearing a tall "top hat" (두) with a shiny "crown" (각) that makes them stand out in a crowd. The "두" sounds like "top," and the "각" sounds like "crown" or "gawk" (as in people gawking in awe). Just like a tall hat drawing attention, 두각 means standing out or showing excellence. Example Sentence: "She showed remarkable talent in mathematics." 그녀는 수학에서 두각을 나타냈다.

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뒷받침 – Support, Backup 뒷 – Back, behind 받침 – Support, reinforcement ➡ Together: 뒷받침 refers to backing up or supporting something.

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뒷전 – Being Pushed Aside, Neglected 뒷 – Back, behind 전 – Area, position ➡ Together: 뒷전 refers to something being set aside or ignored. 뒷전 – Backseat, Neglect, Secondary Priority Mnemonic: Imagine someone "tweeting" (뒷) in the "jungle" (전), completely ignoring their responsibilities. The "뒷" sounds like "tweet," and the "전" sounds like "jungle." Just like getting distracted and putting important things on the back burner, 뒷전 means neglecting or putting something as a secondary priority. Example Sentence: "She put her own needs on the back burner to help others." 그녀는 다른 사람을 돕기 위해 자신의 필요를 뒷전에 두었다.

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등용문 – Gateway to Success 등 – Ascend, climb 용 – Dragon (symbolizing achievement) 문 – Gate, entrance ➡ Together: 등용문 refers to an opportunity leading to success. 등용문 (登龍門) – Gateway to Success, Stepping Stone, Opportunity Mnemonic: Imagine a "dragon" (용) climbing a "mountain" (문) through a "door" (등) that leads to a sky full of golden opportunities. The "등" sounds like "door" (as in ascending or entering), the "용" sounds like "yong" (dragon), and the "문" sounds like "moon" (representing a high goal). Just like a dragon ascending through a mythical gate, 등용문 symbolizes a challenging gateway that leads to great success. Example Sentence: "Graduating from that prestigious university became his gateway to success." 그 명문대를 졸업한 것이 그의 등용문이 되었다.

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디딤돌 – Stepping Stone, Foundation 디딤 – Stepping on 돌 – Stone ➡ Together: 디딤돌 refers to something that serves as a foundation for progress. 디딤돌 – Stepping Stone, Foundation, Milestone Mnemonic: Imagine a "diddy" (디) penguin carefully stepping on a "tall" (돌) stone to cross a stream. The "디" sounds like "diddy" (like a small step), and the "돌" sounds like "tall" (as in a tall, sturdy stepping stone). Just like the penguin using a stone as a stepping stone, 디딤돌 means a foundation or milestone that helps you move forward. Example Sentence: "This experience became a stepping stone for his career." 이 경험이 그의 커리어에 디딤돌이 되었다.

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또래 – Peers, People of the Same Age Group ➡ 또래 is a native Korean word meaning people of the same age or social group.

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뜬구름 – Unrealistic Dreams, Uncertain Future 뜬 – Floating 구름 – Cloud ➡ Together: 뜬구름 metaphorically means vague aspirations or uncertainty. 뜬구름 – Daydream, Illusion, Empty Hope Mnemonic: Imagine a "tuna" (뜬) chasing a "cloud room" (구름) in the sky, thinking it’s a magical castle, but it’s just an illusion. The "뜬" sounds like "tuna," and the "구름" sounds like "cloud room." Just like chasing clouds that don’t exist, 뜬구름 means daydreaming or holding on to empty hopes and illusions. Example Sentence: "Stop chasing empty dreams and focus on reality." 뜬구름 같은 꿈을 쫓지 말고 현실에 집중해라.

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마감 – Deadline, Closing Time 마 – End, finish 감 – Close, shut ➡ Together: 마감 refers to a deadline or closing period.

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마구잡이 – Random, Haphazard 마구 – Recklessly 잡이 – Grabbing, handling ➡ Together: 마구잡이 refers to doing something without planning or order. 마구잡이 – Reckless, Random, Careless Mnemonic: Imagine a "magician" (마) "grabbing" (구) everything in sight with "jabby" (잡이) movements, without any plan or order. The "마" sounds like "magician," the "구" sounds like "grab," and the "잡이" sounds like "jabby." Just like a careless magician grabbing things randomly, 마구잡이 means acting recklessly or without any order. Example Sentence: "His reckless spending led to financial trouble." 그의 마구잡이 식 소비가 재정 문제를 일으켰다.

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마찰 – Friction, Conflict 마 – Rub, grind 찰 – Stick, touch ➡ Together: 마찰 refers to both physical friction and social conflicts. 마찰 (摩擦) – Friction, Conflict, Disagreement Mnemonic: Imagine "marching" (마) soldiers "challenging" (찰) each other, causing friction and conflict. The "마" sounds like "march," and the "찰" sounds like "challenge." Just like soldiers marching and challenging each other, 마찰 represents friction or conflict between people or objects. Example Sentence: "There was friction between the two teams due to a misunderstanding." 오해로 인해 두 팀 간에 마찰이 있었다.

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막무가내 – Reckless, Stubborn Behavior 막 – Block, reckless 무 – No, not 가 – Possible 내 – Endure, control ➡ Together: 막무가내 describes a person who refuses to listen to reason. 막무가내 – Stubbornness, Inflexibility, Obstinacy Mnemonic: Imagine someone "mocking" (막) a "mooing" (무) cow that "goes neigh" (가내) stubbornly, refusing to budge or change its mind. The "막" sounds like "mock," the "무" sounds like "moo," and the "가내" sounds like "goes neigh." Just like the stubborn cow refusing to change, 막무가내 means being inflexible or obstinate. Example Sentence: "He was so stubborn that no one could change his mind." 그는 너무 막무가내라서 아무도 그의 마음을 바꿀 수 없었다.

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막판 – Final Stage, End Phase 막 – Last, final 판 – Phase, round ➡ Together: 막판 refers to the last stage of an event.

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만료 – Expiration, Termination 만 – Full, complete 료 – End, finish ➡ Together: 만료 refers to the expiration of a contract or document. 만료 (滿了) – Expiration, Termination Mnemonic: Imagine a "man" (만) looking sadly at a "yellow" (료) ticket that has expired, turning yellow and crinkled with time. The "만" sounds like "man," and the "료" sounds like "yellow." Just like a yellowed ticket losing its value, 만료 means expiration or the end of a validity period. Example Sentence: "My passport expired last month." 내 여권은 지난달에 만료되었다.

Answer 51

말꼬리 – End of a Sentence, Twisting Words 말 – Speech, words 꼬리 – Tail, end ➡ Together: 말꼬리 refers to the tail end of a sentence, often twisted to manipulate meaning. 말꼬리 – End of a Sentence, Nitpicking Words, Twisting Words Mnemonic: Imagine someone "mumbling" (말) while "curling" (꼬리) the end of a ribbon, twisting it in all directions. The "말" sounds like "mumble," and the "꼬리" sounds like "curl-y" (as in twisting or curling). Just like twisting the end of a ribbon, 말꼬리 means picking apart or twisting the end of someone’s words. Example Sentence: "Stop twisting my words and listen to what I mean." 내 말꼬리 잡지 말고 내 의도를 들어봐.

Answer 52

말문 – Speech Ability, Speaking Opening 말 – Speech, words 문 – Door, opening ➡ Together: 말문 refers to someone beginning to speak or their ability to express themselves.

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말썽 – Trouble, Commotion 말 – Speech, words 썽 – Argument, conflict ➡ Together: 말썽 refers to causing trouble or being troublesome. 말썽 – Trouble, Misbehavior, Problem Mnemonic: Imagine a "marauding" (말) kid "singing" (썽) loudly in class, causing trouble and disruption. The "말" sounds like "maraud" (as in causing mischief), and the "썽" sounds like "song," representing the noisy trouble caused. Just like the mischievous kid singing loudly, 말썽 means causing trouble or being a nuisance. Example Sentence: "The child is always causing trouble at school." 그 아이는 학교에서 항상 말썽을 부린다.

Answer 54

망상 – Delusion, Fantasy 망 – Reckless, unaware 상 – Imagine, think ➡ Together: 망상 refers to unrealistic fantasies or delusions.

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망신 – Disgrace, Humiliation 망 – Ruin, destruction 신 – Body, reputation ➡ Together: 망신 refers to public embarrassment or disgrace.

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망정 – Luckily, Fortunately 망 – In spite of, regardless 정 – Condition, case ➡ Together: 망정 expresses relief that a situation didn’t turn worse. 망정 (亡政) – Luckily, Fortunately (Used to express relief from a worse outcome) Mnemonic: Imagine someone "mangling" (망) a "jenga" (정) tower, but it miraculously doesn’t fall. The "망" sounds like "mangle," and the "정" sounds like "jenga." Just like narrowly escaping disaster with a wobbly jenga tower, 망정 is used to express relief that something worse didn’t happen. Example Sentence: "Luckily, no one was hurt in the accident." 사고가 났지만 다행히 아무도 다치지 않아서 망정이다. ________________________ it can also mean: 망정: "Even though something undesirable might happen," or "better than doing the unacceptable." 그렇게 힘들어도 포기할 망정, 남에게 피해를 줄 수는 없어요. (Even if it’s hard, I would rather give up than cause harm to others.)

Answer 57

매듭 – Knot, Conclusion, Resolution ➡ 매듭 is a native Korean word meaning a knot or the conclusion of a matter.

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매연 – Soot, Exhaust Fumes 매 – Smoke, pollution 연 – Smoke, fumes ➡ Together: 매연 refers to black smoke or air pollution from combustion.

Answer 59

매출 – Sales, Revenue 매 – Sell, trade 출 – Go out, release ➡ Together: 매출 refers to the total amount of sales revenue.

Answer 60

맥락 – Context, Connection 맥 – Pulse, continuity 락 – Tie, connection ➡ Together: 맥락 refers to the flow of an idea or situation in context.

Answer 61

면모 – Aspect, Appearance 면 – Face, surface 모 – Shape, look ➡ Together: 면모 refers to someone's characteristic appearance or aspect.

Answer 62

멸종 – Extinction 멸 – Destroy, perish 종 – Species, kind ➡ Together: 멸종 means the extinction of a species.

Answer 63

명목 – Nominal, In Name Only 명 – Name, title 목 – Category, purpose ➡ Together: 명목 refers to a title or justification with little actual basis.

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명복 – Prayers for the Deceased 명 – Life, destiny 복 – Blessing, happiness ➡ Together: 명복 refers to praying for the well-being of someone who has passed away.

Answer 65

명색 – Just for the Sake of It, Name Only 명 – Name, title 색 – Form, appearance ➡ Together: 명색 means something exists in name only without real substance.

Answer 66

명성 – Reputation, Fame 명 – Name, title 성 – Voice, reputation ➡ Together: 명성 refers to fame or prestige.

Answer 67

명칭 – Title, Name of Something 명 – Name, title 칭 – Call, refer to ➡ Together: 명칭 refers to the official name or designation of something.

Answer 68

모범 – Model, Example 모 – Pattern, model 범 – Law, standard ➡ Together: 모범 means an exemplary standard or role model.

Answer 69

모순 – Contradiction, Inconsistency 모 – Spear 순 – Shield ➡ Together: 모순 refers to something self-contradictory (originating from a classic Chinese paradox).

Answer 70

몫 – Portion, Share ➡ 몫 is a native Korean word meaning a rightful portion or share of something.

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묘미 – Charm, Unique Pleasure 묘 – Mysterious, subtle 미 – Beauty, charm ➡ Together: 묘미 refers to a unique or subtle enjoyment.

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묵념 – Silent Tribute, Moment of Silence 묵 – Silence, deep thought 념 – Remembrance, memory ➡ Together: 묵념 refers to a moment of silence to pay respect.

Answer 73

문명 – Civilization 문 – Writing, culture 명 – Brightness, enlightenment ➡ Together: 문명 refers to an advanced human society.

Answer 74

문물 – Cultural Artifacts, Historical Items 문 – Culture, writing 물 – Object, thing ➡ Together: 문물 refers to cultural heritage or foreign influences.

Answer 75

문턱 – Threshold, Barrier to Entry ➡ 문턱 is a native Korean word meaning a literal or metaphorical threshold.

Answer 76

물질 – Material, Substance 물 – Thing, object 질 – Matter, quality ➡ Together: 물질 refers to physical substances or material wealth.

Answer 77

미궁 – Maze, Mystery 미 – Mysterious, unclear 궁 – Palace, deep place ➡ Together: 미궁 means a situation that is puzzling or unsolvable.

Answer 78

미끼 – Bait, Lure ➡ 미끼 is a native Korean word referring to bait for fishing or deception.

Answer 79

미덕 – Virtue, Moral Excellence 미 – Beautiful, good 덕 – Virtue, morality ➡ Together: 미덕 refers to moral virtue or an admirable trait.

Answer 80

미련 – Regret, Lingering Attachment 미 – Not yet, lingering 련 – Attachment, connection ➡ Together: 미련 means an inability to let go of something or someone.

Answer 81

민원 – Public Complaint, Civil Petition 민 – People, citizen 원 – Request, appeal ➡ Together: 민원 refers to a formal complaint or civil request to the government.

Answer 82

밑거름 – Foundation, Fertilizer for Growth 밑 – Bottom, base 거름 – Fertilizer, nourishment ➡ Together: 밑거름 refers to something that serves as a foundation for future success.

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밑바탕 – Fundamental Base, Underlying Principle 밑 – Bottom, base 바탕 – Background, foundation ➡ Together: 밑바탕 refers to an essential foundation or groundwork.

Answer 84

바늘방석 – Feeling Nervous, Uncomfortable Position 바늘 – Needle 방석 – Cushion ➡ Together: 바늘방석 metaphorically describes an uncomfortable situation, like "sitting on pins and needles."

Answer 85

바탕 – Foundation, Basis ➡ 바탕 is a native Korean word referring to the base or fundamental quality of something.

Answer 86

반란 – Rebellion, Revolt 반 – Oppose, rebel 란 – Chaos, uprising ➡ Together: 반란 refers to a political or military rebellion.

Answer 87

반발 – Resistance, Strong Opposition 반 – Oppose, resist 발 – React, push back ➡ Together: 반발 means pushing back against authority or opinions.

Answer 88

반열 – Rank, Position in a Group 반 – Group, class 열 – Row, line, position ➡ Together: 반열 refers to reaching a certain status or ranking.

Answer 89

반응 – Reaction, Response 반 – Oppose, reflect 응 – Answer, response ➡ Together: 반응 means a response to an action or stimulus.

Answer 90

반입 – Carrying In, Bringing In 반 – Oppose, move inside 입 – Enter, bring in ➡ Together: 반입 means bringing objects into a restricted area.

Answer 91

발상 – Idea, Conception, Thought Process 발 – Start, originate 상 – Image, thought ➡ Together: 발상 refers to creative thinking or coming up with new ideas.

Answer 92

방사능 – Radioactivity 방 – Release, emit 사 – Spread, radiate 능 – Ability, capacity ➡ Together: 방사능 refers to radioactive energy or radiation exposure.

Answer 93

방안 – Plan, Proposal 방 – Method, way 안 – Plan, suggestion ➡ Together: 방안 refers to a proposed method or solution.

Answer 94

방어 – Defense, Protection 방 – Block, prevent 어 – Protect, defend ➡ Together: 방어 means defending against attacks or preventing harm.

Answer 95

방침 – Policy, Course of Action 방 – Method, direction 침 – Needle, focus ➡ Together: 방침 refers to an official guideline or policy direction.

Answer 96

방패 – Shield, Protection 방 – Block, prevent 패 – Plate, barrier ➡ Together: 방패 refers to a literal or metaphorical shield.

Answer 97

버릇 – Habit, Mannerism ➡ 버릇 is a native Korean word referring to ingrained habits, both good and bad.

Answer 98

번영 – Prosperity, Flourishing 번 – Expand, thrive 영 – Glory, prosperity ➡ Together: 번영 refers to economic, social, or national prosperity.

Answer 99

변동 – Change, Variation 변 – Change, shift 동 – Move, fluctuate ➡ Together: 변동 refers to changes, especially in prices or trends.

Answer 100

변천 – Transition, Evolution 변 – Change, shift 천 – Pass through, progress ➡ Together: 변천 refers to historical or social changes over time.

Answer 101

별개 – Separate, Different Entity 별 – Different, distinct 개 – Object, unit ➡ Together: 별개 refers to something being completely separate from another.

Answer 102

별도 – Separate, Additional 별 – Different, separate 도 – Degree, category ➡ Together: 별도 refers to something additional or separately handled.

Answer 103

보람 – Sense of Fulfillment, Reward ➡ 보람 is a native Korean word describing the meaningfulness or value of an effort.

Answer 104

보상 – Compensation, Reimbursement 보 – Give back, restore 상 – Reward, compensation ➡ Together: 보상 refers to financial or emotional compensation.

Answer 105

복용 – Taking Medication, Consumption 복 – Swallow, take in 용 – Use, apply ➡ Together: 복용 means taking medicine as prescribed.

Answer 106

복제 – Replication, Copying 복 – Duplicate, restore 제 – Make, produce ➡ Together: 복제 refers to cloning or reproducing something identically.

Answer 107

본능 – Instinct, Natural Impulse 본 – Root, fundamental 능 – Ability, power ➡ Together: 본능 refers to innate instincts or gut reactions.

Answer 108

본보기 – Example, Role Model 본 – Root, original 보 – Show, demonstrate 기 – Case, instance ➡ Together: 본보기 refers to something used as a good or bad example.

Answer 109

부담 – Burden, Responsibility 부 – Attach, impose 담 – Carry, bear ➡ Together: 부담 means a heavy responsibility or financial burden.

Answer 110

부문 – Sector, Field, Department 부 – Part, section 문 – Gate, field ➡ Together: 부문 refers to an area of expertise or industry category.

Answer 111

분노 – Rage, Fury 분 – Anger, resentment 노 – Fury, wrath ➡ Together: 분노 refers to intense anger or fury.

Answer 112

분량 – Quantity, Amount 분 – Divide, portion 량 – Measure, amount ➡ Together: 분량 refers to a specific quantity of something.

Answer 113

분쟁 – Dispute, Conflict 분 – Divide, separate 쟁 – Struggle, fight ➡ Together: 분쟁 refers to a conflict or dispute between parties.

Answer 114

비결 – Secret to Success, Key Tip 비 – Secret, hidden 결 – Method, way ➡ Together: 비결 means a special method or trick for achieving success.

Answer 115

비만 – Obesity 비 – Excess, over 만 – Full, excessive ➡ Together: 비만 refers to excessive body fat or obesity.

Answer 116

비법 – Secret Method, Special Recipe 비 – Secret, hidden 법 – Law, method ➡ Together: 비법 means a secret technique or special formula.

Answer 117

비율 – Ratio, Proportion 비 – Compare, proportion 율 – Rate, ratio ➡ Together: 비율 refers to the numerical ratio of one thing to another.

Answer 118

비중 – Weight, Importance 비 – Compare, proportion 중 – Heavy, importance ➡ Together: 비중 refers to the relative importance or significance of something.

Answer 119

빈도 – Frequency, Occurrence Rate 빈 – Often, frequent 도 – Degree, level ➡ Together: 빈도 refers to how frequently something happens.

Answer 120

사기 – Fraud, Morale, Fighting Spirit 사 – Cheat, deceive / Will, energy 기 – Energy, spirit ➡ Together: 사기 can mean either deception (fraud) or high spirits (morale), depending on context.

Answer 121

사례 – Example, Case 사 – Matter, event 례 – Example, precedent ➡ Together: 사례 refers to an example or case study of an event.

Answer 122

사시사철 – All Year Round, Throughout the Four Seasons 사 – Four 시 – Time, season 사 – Four 철 – Season ➡ Together: 사시사철 means continuously throughout the four seasons.

Answer 123

사태 – Situation, State of Affairs 사 – Matter, event 태 – Condition, state ➡ Together: 사태 refers to an ongoing situation, often serious or problematic.

Answer 124

살림 – Household, Livelihood, Managing a Home ➡ 살림 is a native Korean word referring to managing a home and livelihood.

Answer 125

상생 – Coexistence, Mutual Growth 상 – Mutual, together 생 – Live, grow ➡ Together: 상생 refers to a relationship where both parties benefit and thrive together.

Answer 126

상식 – Common Sense, General Knowledge 상 – Always, general 식 – Knowledge, understanding ➡ Together: 상식 refers to basic knowledge that most people are expected to have.

Answer 127

상황 – Situation, Circumstances 상 – Condition, phase 황 – State, event ➡ Together: 상황 refers to the current state of affairs in a given context.

Answer 128

새싹 – Sprout, New Bud 새 – New, fresh 싹 – Bud, sprout ➡ Together: 새싹 refers to young plant sprouts or metaphorically, young people with potential.

Answer 129

생계 – Livelihood, Means of Living 생 – Life, survival 계 – Plan, means ➡ Together: 생계 refers to making a living or sustaining oneself.

Answer 130

생성 – Creation, Formation 생 – Life, create 성 – Achieve, form ➡ Together: 생성 refers to the process of forming or creating something.

Answer 131

생존 – Survival, Existence 생 – Life, survival 존 – Exist, continue ➡ Together: 생존 refers to staying alive or surviving in difficult conditions.

Answer 132

선의 – Goodwill, Benevolence 선 – Good, virtuous 의 – Intention, meaning ➡ Together: 선의 refers to having good intentions or acting benevolently.

Answer 133

선착순 [선착쑨] – First Come, First Served 선 – First, lead 착 – Arrive, land 순 – Order, sequence ➡ Together: 선착순 means serving or selecting people in the order they arrive.

Answer 134

성과 – Achievement, Performance, Result 성 – Achieve, succeed 과 – Result, outcome ➡ Together: 성과 refers to accomplishments or measurable results.

Answer 135

성능 – Performance, Capability 성 – Achieve, function 능 – Ability, power ➡ Together: 성능 refers to the functional performance of a device or system.

Answer 136

성분 – Ingredient, Component 성 – Achieve, create 분 – Part, fraction ➡ Together: 성분 refers to the ingredients or composition of something.

Answer 137

성비 – Gender Ratio, Gender Distribution 성 – Gender, sex 비 – Ratio, proportion ➡ Together: 성비 refers to the ratio of males to females in a population.

Answer 138

성원 – Support, Encouragement 성 – Succeed, accomplish 원 – Assist, help ➡ Together: 성원 refers to cheering, moral support, or assistance.

Answer 139

성품 – Character, Personality 성 – Nature, trait 품 – Quality, disposition ➡ Together: 성품 refers to a person’s inherent nature or character.

Answer 140

성향 – Tendency, Inclination 성 – Nature, characteristic 향 – Toward, inclination ➡ Together: 성향 refers to someone’s personality traits or behavioral tendencies.

Answer 141

세균 – Bacteria, Germs 세 – Tiny, small 균 – Bacteria, microbe ➡ Together: 세균 refers to bacteria or germs, often in medical or biological contexts.

Answer 142

소감 – Impression, Thoughts, Feelings 소 – Think, reflect 감 – Feeling, emotion ➡ Together: 소감 refers to personal impressions or thoughts after an experience.

Answer 143

소견 – Opinion, View 소 – Small, individual 견 – View, perspective ➡ Together: 소견 means a person’s opinion or viewpoint, often used formally.

Answer 144

소란 – Commotion, Uproar 소 – Small, light 란 – Chaos, disturbance ➡ Together: 소란 refers to loud noise, disorder, or disruption.

Answer 145

소망 – Hope, Wish 소 – Small, personal 망 – Hope, desire ➡ Together: 소망 refers to a deep personal hope or aspiration.

Answer 146

소신 – Belief, Conviction 소 – Own, personal 신 – Trust, faith ➡ Together: 소신 refers to a firm belief or conviction in one’s principles.

Answer 147

소재 – Material, Subject Matter 소 – Place, location 재 – Material, substance ➡ Together: 소재 refers to materials in manufacturing or the subject matter in writing.

Answer 148

속성 [속썽] – Attribute, Characteristic 속 – Inside, inherent 성 – Nature, quality ➡ Together: 속성 refers to an inherent property or characteristic of something.

Answer 149

손길 [손낄] – Hand, Touch, Help 손 – Hand 길 – Road, reach ➡ Together: 손길 metaphorically means someone’s helping hand or touch.

Answer 150

손질 – Handling, Maintenance 손 – Hand 질 – Skill, handling ➡ Together: 손질 refers to trimming, fixing, or maintaining something.

Answer 151

솜씨 – Skill, Craftsmanship ➡ 솜씨 is a native Korean word meaning dexterity or skill, especially in manual work.

Answer 152

수거 – Collection, Retrieval 수 – Gather, collect 거 – Take, retrieve ➡ Together: 수거 refers to collecting or retrieving items, often waste or recyclables.

Answer 153

수립 – Establishment, Formulation 수 – Build, set up 립 – Stand, establish ➡ Together: 수립 refers to the creation of policies, systems, or plans.

Answer 154

수면 – Sleep, Sleeping State 수 – Water, flow (metaphor for calmness) 면 – Sleep, rest ➡ Together: 수면 refers to the act or state of sleeping.

Answer 155

수법 – Method, Technique 수 – Hand, skill 법 – Law, method ➡ Together: 수법 refers to a specific technique, often in crime or art.

Answer 156

수색 – Search, Investigation 수 – Seek, search 색 – Look for, explore ➡ Together: 수색 refers to an official or detailed search, often in law enforcement.

Answer 157

수위 – Level, Rank, Intensity 수 – Water, measurement 위 – Position, height ➡ Together: 수위 refers to the level of something, such as water height or importance.

Answer 158

수칙 – Rules, Regulations 수 – Follow, uphold 칙 – Rule, guideline ➡ Together: 수칙 refers to prescribed rules or safety guidelines.

Answer 159

수확 – Harvest, Yield 수 – Gather, collect 확 – Expand, gain ➡ Together: 수확 refers to gathering crops or metaphorically reaping results.

Answer 160

숙면 – Deep Sleep / Destiny 숙 – Deep, long 면 – Sleep / Desire, wish ➡ Together: 숙면 can mean deep, restful sleep or a long-held ambition, depending on usage.

Answer 161

숙원 – Long-Standing Desire, Goal 숙 – Long, deep 원 – Wish, aspiration ➡ Together: 숙원 refers to an unfulfilled but long-desired goal.

Answer 162

숨통 – Breath of Relief, Lifeline 숨 – Breath, life 통 – Passage, tube ➡ Together: 숨통 refers to an opportunity to breathe freely or a crucial lifeline.

Answer 163

승부 – Victory or Defeat, Competitive Match 승 – Win, succeed 부 – Lose, defeat ➡ Together: 승부 refers to a competition with a winner and loser.

Answer 164

승산 – Winning Probability, Chance of Victory 승 – Win, success 산 – Calculation, estimate ➡ Together: 승산 refers to one’s chances of winning in a competition.

Answer 165

시각 – Perspective, Point of View 시 – Look, view 각 – Angle, viewpoint ➡ Together: 시각 refers to both physical sight and conceptual viewpoints.

Answer 166

시련 – Ordeal, Hardship 시 – Test, trial 련 – Training, hardship ➡ Together: 시련 refers to a difficult trial or hardship.

Answer 167

시름 – Worry, Concern ➡ 시름 is a native Korean word referring to deep worries or burdens.

Answer 168

시시각각 – Every Moment, Constantly 시 – Time, hour 시 – Time, moment 각 – Every, each 각 – Each, different ➡ Together: 시시각각 means "moment by moment" or "constantly changing."

Answer 169

식이요법 – Dietary Therapy, Diet Plan 식 – Food, eating 이 – Related to, concerning 요 – Heal, cure 법 – Method, law ➡ Together: 식이요법 refers to medically guided eating plans for health or recovery.

Answer 170

신경질 – Nervousness, Irritability 신경 – Nerves, sensitivity 질 – Disposition, tendency ➡ Together: 신경질 refers to being overly sensitive, irritable, or easily annoyed.

Answer 171

신명 – Excitement, Enthusiasm 신 – God, divine (metaphorical for high spirits) 명 – Bright, clear ➡ Together: 신명 refers to energetic excitement, often in music or performance.

Answer 172

신분 – Social Status, Identity 신 – Body, self 분 – Divide, category ➡ Together: 신분 refers to a person’s rank or identity in society.

Answer 173

신비 – Mystery, Mystical Nature 신 – Divine, supernatural 비 – Secret, hidden ➡ Together: 신비 refers to something mysterious or unexplainable.

Answer 174

신앙 – Religious Faith, Belief 신 – God, faith 앙 – Respect, belief ➡ Together: 신앙 refers to religious faith or devotion.

Answer 175

실마리 – Clue, Lead, Hint ➡ 실마리 is a native Korean word meaning a small clue leading to a solution.

Answer 176

실의 – Despair, Loss of Hope 실 – Lose, fail 의 – Will, intention ➡ Together: 실의 refers to deep disappointment or loss of will.

Answer 177

실전 – Real Combat, Practical Experience 실 – Real, actual 전 – War, battle ➡ Together: 실전 refers to real-life applications or practice under real conditions.

Answer 178

실천 – Practice, Execution of an Idea 실 – Real, actual 천 – Carry out, fulfill ➡ Together: 실천 refers to putting theory into practice.

Answer 179

실태 – Actual Condition, Reality 실 – Real, actual 태 – State, condition ➡ Together: 실태 refers to the actual state of a situation.

Answer 180

심리 – Psychology, Mental State 심 – Heart, mind 리 – Logic, reasoning ➡ Together: 심리 refers to one’s mental and emotional state.

Answer 181

심의 [시미] – Deliberation, Review 심 – Deep, careful 의 – Discuss, examine ➡ Together: 심의 refers to official reviews or evaluations.

Answer 182

심정 – Feelings, Emotional State 심 – Heart, mind 정 – Feeling, sentiment ➡ Together: 심정 refers to deep emotions or personal feelings.

Answer 183

심혈 – Heart and Soul, Deep Devotion 심 – Heart, blood 혈 – Blood, life essence ➡ Together: 심혈 refers to putting one's utmost effort and devotion into something.

Answer 184

십상 – Perfectly Suited, Just Right 십 – Ten (metaphor for completeness) 상 – Appearance, situation ➡ Together: 십상 refers to something being an exact or perfect fit.

Answer 185

씀씀이 – Spending Habits, Expenditure ➡ 씀씀이 is a native Korean word referring to one's financial habits.

Answer 186

악취 – Foul Smell, Stench 악 – Bad, evil 취 – Smell, odor ➡ Together: 악취 refers to a strong, unpleasant smell.

Answer 187

안간힘 – Straining Effort, Desperate Attempt ➡ 안간힘 is a native Korean word meaning using all one’s strength to endure or accomplish something.

Answer 188

안목 – Insight, Perspective 안 – Eye, vision 목 – Look, focus ➡ Together: 안목 refers to keen insight or ability to discern quality.

Answer 189

암시 – Hint, Implication 암 – Dark, hidden 시 – Show, indicate ➡ Together: 암시 refers to an indirect suggestion or implication.

Answer 190

압도 – Overwhelming, Dominating 압 – Press, overpower 도 – Lead, control ➡ Together: 압도 refers to something being overpowering or dominant.

Answer 191

야심 – Ambition, Aspiration 야 – Night (metaphor for longing, hidden desires) 심 – Heart, desire ➡ Together: 야심 refers to strong ambition or high aspirations.

Answer 192

양해 – Understanding, Consideration 양 – Allow, accept 해 – Understand, solve ➡ Together: 양해 refers to showing patience or understanding toward a situation.

Answer 193

어리광 – Acting Childish, Seeking Attention ➡ 어리광 is a native Korean word meaning someone behaving immaturely to seek affection.

Answer 194

어원 – Etymology, Word Origin 어 – Language, word 원 – Origin, root ➡ Together: 어원 refers to the origin and history of a word.

Answer 195

억압 – Oppression, Suppression 억 – Press down, restrain 압 – Overpower, suppress ➡ Together: 억압 refers to forcibly restraining someone's freedom or rights.

Answer 196

억양 – Intonation, Accent 억 – Control, adjust 양 – Raise, tone ➡ Together: 억양 refers to the rise and fall of pitch in speech.

Answer 197

엄살 – Exaggerated Pain, Feigned Suffering ➡ 엄살 is a native Korean word meaning pretending to be in more pain than one actually is.

Answer 198

엉망진창 – Complete Mess, Total Chaos 엉망 – Messy, disorderly 진창 – Mud, dirt ➡ Together: 엉망진창 refers to a situation that is in total disarray.

Answer 199

여건 [여껀] – Conditions, Circumstances 여 – Surplus, extra 건 – Matter, case ➡ Together: 여건 refers to the given conditions or circumstances for something.

Answer 200

여백 – Margin, Blank Space 여 – Surplus, extra 백 – White, blank ➡ Together: 여백 refers to empty spaces, such as in books or paintings.

Answer 201

여유 – Leisure, Relaxed State 여 – Surplus, extra 유 – Exist, have ➡ Together: 여유 refers to having time, space, or financial freedom.

Answer 202

역량 [영냥] – Capability, Competence 역 – Power, ability 량 – Measure, capacity ➡ Together: 역량 refers to a person’s ability or competence.

Answer 203

역전 [역쩐] – Reversal, Turnaround 역 – Opposite, reverse 전 – Turn, change ➡ Together: 역전 refers to a sudden change in a situation, often in competition.

Answer 204

연간 – Annually, Per Year 연 – Year 간 – Interval, duration ➡ Together: 연간 refers to something occurring yearly.

Answer 205

연금 – Pension, Annuity 연 – Long-term, continuation 금 – Money, fund ➡ Together: 연금 refers to a financial stipend paid regularly after retirement.

Answer 206

연민 – Compassion, Sympathy 연 – Feel, relate 민 – Sorrow, pity ➡ Together: 연민 refers to deep sympathy or compassion for someone.

Answer 207

열의 [여리] – Passion, Enthusiasm 열 – Heat, intensity 의 – Intent, will ➡ Together: 열의 refers to strong enthusiasm or dedication.

Answer 208

염려 [염녀] – Concern, Worry 염 – Think, worry 려 – Fear, anxiety ➡ Together: 염려 refers to concerns or worries about the future.

Answer 209

예언 – Prophecy, Prediction 예 – Before, prior 언 – Words, speech ➡ Together: 예언 refers to predicting or prophesizing future events.

Answer 210

예의범절 – Etiquette, Manners 예 – Courtesy, politeness 의 – Conduct, righteousness 범 – Law, rule 절 – Principle, discipline ➡ Together: 예의범절 refers to social etiquette and proper manners.

Answer 211

예측 – Prediction, Forecast 예 – Before, prior 측 – Measure, estimate ➡ Together: 예측 refers to forecasting future trends or events.

Answer 212

오류 – Error, Mistake 오 – Wrong, mistake 류 – Type, kind ➡ Together: 오류 refers to logical or technical errors.

Answer 213

오산 – Misjudgment, Miscalculation 오 – Wrong, mistake 산 – Calculate, estimate ➡ Together: 오산 refers to an incorrect assumption or miscalculation.

Answer 214

옹호 – Defense, Support, Advocacy 옹 – Protect, uphold 호 – Assist, defend ➡ Together: 옹호 refers to supporting or defending someone or an idea.

Answer 215

외면 – Avoidance, Turning Away 외 – Outside, external 면 – Face, look ➡ Together: 외면 refers to ignoring or turning away from something.

Answer 216

외환위기 – Foreign Exchange Crisis 외 – Foreign, external 환 – Exchange, currency 위 – Danger, crisis 기 – Period, time ➡ Together: 외환위기 refers to an economic crisis related to currency exchange.

Answer 217

요령 – Know-How, Trick, Skill 요 – Essential, core 령 – Command, knowledge ➡ Together: 요령 refers to having practical know-how or skill in something.

Answer 218

요행 – Stroke of Luck, Fortunate Outcome 요 – Wish, hope 행 – Luck, fortune ➡ Together: 요행 refers to an unexpectedly good outcome or stroke of luck.

Answer 219

우호 – Friendship, Amicable Relations 우 – Friend, companion 호 – Good, favorable ➡ Together: 우호 refers to friendly relations between individuals or nations.

Answer 220

운송 – Transportation, Delivery 운 – Move, transport 송 – Send, deliver ➡ Together: 운송 refers to the movement of goods or people.

Answer 221

울타리 – Fence, Boundary, Protection ➡ 울타리 is a native Korean word referring to physical fences or metaphorical boundaries.

Answer 222

원본 – Original Copy, Original Document 원 – Origin, source 본 – Main, fundamental ➡ Together: 원본 refers to an original, unaltered document or work.

Answer 223

원칙 – Principle, Rule 원 – Fundamental, base 칙 – Rule, standard ➡ Together: 원칙 refers to a basic principle or fundamental rule.

Answer 224

위계질서 – Hierarchy, Order of Ranks 위 – Position, rank 계 – System, classification 질 – Order, structure 서 – Sequence, arrangement ➡ Together: 위계질서 refers to structured rankings within an organization or society.

Answer 225

위생 – Hygiene, Sanitation 위 – Protect, health 생 – Life, living ➡ Together: 위생 refers to cleanliness and health maintenance.

Answer 226

위안 – Comfort, Reassurance 위 – Console, soothe 안 – Peace, stability ➡ Together: 위안 refers to something that brings comfort or relief.

Answer 227

위용 – Majestic Presence, Dignity 위 – Grand, imposing 용 – Appearance, figure ➡ Together: 위용 refers to an impressive, commanding presence.

Answer 228

위주 – Centered Around, Focused On 위 – High, above 주 – Main, focus ➡ Together: 위주 refers to prioritizing or centering around something.

Answer 229

위탁 – Entrustment, Delegation 위 – Entrust, delegate 탁 – Trust, leave in care ➡ Together: 위탁 refers to leaving a task or responsibility in someone else's hands.

Answer 230

유세 – Campaigning, Political Tour 유 – Travel, move around 세 – Power, influence ➡ Together: 유세 refers to election campaigns or demonstrating power.

Answer 231

유형 – Type, Category, Classification 유 – Exist, have 형 – Shape, form ➡ Together: 유형 refers to different types or categories of things.

Answer 232

응모 – Application, Contest Entry 응 – Respond, answer 모 – Recruit, gather ➡ Together: 응모 refers to submitting an entry for a contest or event.

Answer 233

의문 – Doubt, Question, Uncertainty 의 – Intend, thought 문 – Question, problem ➡ Together: 의문 refers to questioning something due to uncertainty.

Answer 234

이론 – Theory, Conceptual Framework 이 – Reason, logic 론 – Argument, discussion ➡ Together: 이론 refers to theoretical knowledge or frameworks.

Answer 235

이면 – Hidden Side, Background 이 – Inside, hidden 면 – Side, aspect ➡ Together: 이면 refers to the deeper or unseen aspect of something.

Answer 236

이치 – Logic, Reasoning, Common Sense 이 – Reason, principle 치 – Rule, law ➡ Together: 이치 refers to the logical or reasonable aspect of things.

Answer 237

인근 – Nearby, Vicinity 인 – Approach, close 근 – Near, proximity ➡ Together: 인근 refers to places or areas in close proximity.

Answer 238

인상 – Impression, Facial Expression 인 – Draw, pull 상 – Image, appearance ➡ Together: 인상 refers to the impression someone leaves or their facial expression.

Answer 239

인재 – Talented Person, Exceptional Individual 인 – Person, human 재 – Talent, ability ➡ Together: 인재 refers to a highly skilled or talented person.

Answer 240

인적 – Human-related, Pertaining to People 인 – Person, human 적 – Related to, aspect ➡ Together: 인적 refers to human traces, populations, or activity.

Answer 241

인접 – Adjacent, Close Proximity 인 – Approach, close 접 – Connect, contact ➡ Together: 인접 refers to being directly next to or adjacent to something.

Answer 242

인파 – Crowd, Mass of People 인 – Person, human 파 – Wave, surge ➡ Together: 인파 refers to a dense crowd of people.

Answer 243

일각 – A Certain Perspective, Partial View 일 – One, part 각 – Angle, view ➡ Together: 일각 refers to a single perspective or fraction of something larger.

Answer 244

일거수일투족 – Every Single Move 일 – One, single 거 – Lift, move 수 – Hand, action 일 – One, single 투 – Throw, step 족 – Foot, movement ➡ Together: 일거수일투족 means observing someone’s every action in detail.

Answer 245

일리 – Reason, Justification 일 – One, certain 리 – Logic, reason ➡ Together: 일리 refers to reasoning or justification that makes sense.

Answer 246

일선 [일썬] – Frontline, First Line of Action 일 – One, primary 선 – Line, position ➡ Together: 일선 refers to being at the forefront of an issue or action.

Answer 247

일쑤 – Often, Frequently ➡ 일쑤 is a native Korean word referring to something happening frequently, usually in a negative sense.

Answer 248

일품 – Masterpiece, Excellent Work 일 – One, superior 품 – Item, quality ➡ Together: 일품 refers to something of excellent quality.

Answer 249

일환 – Part of a Whole, One Link in a Chain 일 – One, single 환 – Ring, link ➡ Together: 일환 refers to one part of a broader system or effort.

Answer 250

임무 – Duty, Task, Mission 임 – Entrust, assign 무 – Task, work ➡ Together: 임무 refers to a job, mission, or duty assigned to someone.

Answer 251

입지 [입찌] – Location, Position, Strategic Importance 입 – Enter, establish 지 – Ground, position ➡ Together: 입지 refers to the strategic or advantageous position of something.

Answer 252

자각 – Self-awareness, Realization 자 – Self, own 각 – Perceive, realize ➡ Together: 자각 refers to becoming aware of something oneself.

Answer 253

자랑 – Pride, Boasting ➡ 자랑 is a native Korean word referring to showing off or expressing pride in something.

Answer 254

자선 – Charity, Philanthropy 자 – Self, own 선 – Goodness, virtue ➡ Together: 자선 refers to charitable acts or philanthropy.

Answer 255

자질 – Quality, Talent, Disposition 자 – Self, own 질 – Nature, characteristic ➡ Together: 자질 refers to one's natural talent or character traits.

Answer 256

자태 – Graceful Appearance, Elegance 자 – Self, own 태 – Form, appearance ➡ Together: 자태 refers to an elegant or dignified posture.

Answer 257

잡념 [잠념] – Distracting Thoughts 잡 – Miscellaneous, scattered 념 – Thought, idea ➡ Together: 잡념 refers to unnecessary or distracting thoughts.

Answer 258

잡음 – Noise, Unwanted Sound, Interference 잡 – Miscellaneous, scattered 음 – Sound, noise ➡ Together: 잡음 refers to background noise or metaphorical disruptions.

Answer 259

저항 – Resistance, Defiance 저 – Withstand, oppose 항 – Resist, defy ➡ Together: 저항 refers to resisting authority or force.

Answer 260

적응 – Adaptation, Adjustment 적 – Suitable, fit 응 – Respond, react ➡ Together: 적응 refers to adjusting to new environments or conditions.

Answer 261

적정 [적쩡] – Appropriate, Proper 적 – Suitable, fit 정 – Right, proper ➡ Together: 적정 refers to something being at the right or optimal level.

Answer 262

전략 [절략] – Strategy, Tactics 전 – War, battle 략 – Plan, scheme ➡ Together: 전략 refers to strategic planning or tactics.

Answer 263

전망 – Outlook, Future Prospect 전 – Forward, future 망 – Look, view ➡ Together: 전망 refers to predictions about the future.

Answer 264

절약 – Saving, Frugality 절 – Cut, reduce 약 – Conserve, economize ➡ Together: 절약 refers to being economical and avoiding waste.

Answer 265

절차 – Procedure, Process 절 – Sequence, step 차 – Order, rule ➡ Together: 절차 refers to official or legal processes.

Answer 266

정복 – Conquest, Overcoming 정 – Control, rule 복 – Submit, conquer ➡ Together: 정복 refers to defeating or overcoming challenges.

Answer 267

정비 – Maintenance, Repair 정 – Arrange, organize 비 – Prepare, equip ➡ Together: 정비 refers to maintaining and repairing machinery or systems.

Answer 268

정식 – Formal, Official 정 – Proper, correct 식 – Style, formality ➡ Together: 정식 refers to something being official or properly recognized.

Answer 269

정의 – Definition, Justice 정 – Correct, right 의 – Righteousness, meaning ➡ Together: 정의 can refer to both the meaning of a term and the concept of justice.

Answer 270

정책 – Policy, Political Measures 정 – Government, politics 책 – Plan, strategy ➡ Together: 정책 refers to government policies or strategic plans.

Answer 271

정화 – Purification, Refinement 정 – Clean, purify 화 – Change, transform ➡ Together: 정화 refers to the process of cleaning or refining something.

Answer 272

정황 – Circumstances, Overall Situation 정 – Situation, state 황 – Condition, context ➡ Together: 정황 refers to the overall context of an event.

Answer 273

제격 – Suitable, Right Fit 제 – Standard, proper 격 – Rank, quality ➡ Together: 제격 refers to something being appropriate or well-suited.

Answer 274

제도 – System, Institution 제 – Rule, control 도 – Way, method ➡ Together: 제도 refers to organized systems like government structures or education systems.

Answer 275

제약 – Restriction, Limitation 제 – Control, limit 약 – Contract, restriction ➡ Together: 제약 refers to limitations, often in legal or medical contexts.

Answer 276

제자리걸음 – Stagnation, Lack of Progress 제자리 – Same place, original position 걸음 – Step, movement ➡ Together: 제자리걸음 refers to making no progress or staying in the same position.

Answer 277

조망 – Panoramic View, Observation 조 – Look, observe 망 – View, see ➡ Together: 조망 refers to a wide, scenic view or observation from a high point.

Answer 278

조화 – Harmony, Balance 조 – Match, fit 화 – Blend, harmony ➡ Together: 조화 refers to things blending well together, both visually and metaphorically.

Answer 279

존폐 – Continuation or Abolition 존 – Exist, remain 폐 – Abolish, remove ➡ Together: 존폐 refers to deciding whether to maintain or discontinue something.

Answer 280

주목 – Attention, Notice 주 – Focus, concentrate 목 – Eye, sight ➡ Together: 주목 refers to gaining or directing attention to something.

Answer 281

주범 – Main Culprit, Key Offender 주 – Main, primary 범 – Crime, offense ➡ Together: 주범 refers to the primary person responsible for a crime or problem.

Answer 282

주체 – Main Body, Central Figure 주 – Main, primary 체 – Body, entity ➡ Together: 주체 refers to the main agent or central figure in an event.

Answer 283

줏대 [주때/줃때] – Principle, Backbone, Strong Will ➡ 줏대 is a native Korean word referring to having strong convictions or moral backbone.

Answer 284

중반 – Midpoint, Middle Phase 중 – Middle, center 반 – Half, part ➡ Together: 중반 refers to the middle stage of a process or event.

Answer 285

중앙 – Center, Central Authority 중 – Middle, center 앙 – Core, central ➡ Together: 중앙 refers to the center of a place or authority.

Answer 286

증진 – Improvement, Enhancement 증 – Increase, growth 진 – Advance, progress ➡ Together: 증진 refers to improving or enhancing something.

Answer 287

지능 – Intelligence, Mental Ability 지 – Knowledge, wisdom 능 – Ability, capability ➡ Together: 지능 refers to a person’s intelligence or cognitive ability.

Answer 288

지렛대 – Lever, Tool for Leverage ➡ 지렛대 is a native Korean word referring to a lever or something used to gain advantage.

Answer 289

지름길 – Shortcut, Fastest Route ➡ 지름길 is a native Korean word referring to a direct or quicker way to a goal.

Answer 290

지면 – Surface, Ground, Paper Medium 지 – Earth, ground 면 – Surface, plane ➡ Together: 지면 refers to the ground or the surface of a page.

Answer 291

지반 – Ground, Foundation, Base 지 – Earth, land 반 – Base, foundation ➡ Together: 지반 refers to the ground foundation of buildings or metaphorically, support for something.

Answer 292

지수 – Index, Indicator, Coefficient 지 – Finger, indicate 수 – Number, figure ➡ Together: 지수 refers to numerical indicators such as stock indices or scientific coefficients.

Answer 293

지연 – Delay, Postponement 지 – Stop, delay 연 – Extend, postpone ➡ Together: 지연 refers to something being delayed.

Answer 294

지장 – Obstacle, Hindrance 지 – Stop, hinder 장 – Block, barrier ➡ Together: 지장 refers to difficulties preventing progress.

Answer 295

지침 – Guideline, Instruction 지 – Direct, instruct 침 – Needle, point ➡ Together: 지침 refers to guiding principles or manuals.

Answer 296

지혜 – Wisdom, Deep Understanding 지 – Knowledge, wisdom 혜 – Understanding, insight ➡ Together: 지혜 refers to profound wisdom and intelligence.

Answer 297

진로 – Career Path, Life Direction 진 – Advance, move forward 로 – Road, path ➡ Together: 진로 refers to one’s future direction in life or career.

Answer 298

진열 – Display, Exhibition 진 – Arrange, present 열 – Align, set up ➡ Together: 진열 refers to arranging or showcasing items for display.

Answer 299

질 – Quality, Nature, Substance ➡ 질 is a native Korean word referring to the fundamental quality of something.

Answer 300

질의 – Inquiry, Questioning 질 – Question, ask 의 – Meaning, intention ➡ Together: 질의 refers to formal questions, often in a debate or interview setting.

Answer 301

차단 – Blocking, Cutting Off 차 – Block, prevent 단 – Break, cut off ➡ Together: 차단 refers to physically or metaphorically blocking access.

Answer 302

차원 – Dimension, Perspective, Level 차 – Difference, level 원 – Origin, source ➡ Together: 차원 refers to different perspectives or dimensions of thought.

Answer 303

차질 – Disruption, Setback 차 – Difference, interruption 질 – Matter, issue ➡ Together: 차질 refers to obstacles causing a setback in plans.

Answer 304

착오 – Mistake, Error 착 – Wrong, mistaken 오 – Mistake, error ➡ Together: 착오 refers to misunderstandings or errors.

Answer 305

찬사 – Praise, Acclaim 찬 – Applaud, praise 사 – Words, speech ➡ Together: 찬사 refers to high praise or compliments.

Answer 306

참모습 – True Self, Real Appearance 참 – True, real 모습 – Shape, appearance ➡ Together: 참모습 refers to one’s true nature or real situation.

Answer 307

처벌 – Punishment, Penalty 처 – Handle, execute 벌 – Punish, penalty ➡ Together: 처벌 refers to legal or disciplinary punishment.

Answer 308

처지 – Situation, Circumstance 처 – Handle, manage 지 – Position, status ➡ Together: 처지 refers to a person’s current circumstances or position in life.

Answer 309

청중 – Audience, Listeners 청 – Listen, hear 중 – Crowd, people ➡ Together: 청중 refers to an audience at a speech or performance.

Answer 310

체계 – System, Structure 체 – Body, framework 계 – System, order ➡ Together: 체계 refers to an organized system or structure.

Answer 311

체면 – Reputation, Social Appearance 체 – Body, form 면 – Face, appearance ➡ Together: 체면 refers to maintaining social dignity or saving face.

Answer 312

체증 – Indigestion, Traffic Congestion 체 – Block, slow 증 – Increase, accumulate ➡ Together: 체증 refers to physical discomfort from digestion or metaphorically, traffic congestion.