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고통 meaning and pronunciation

gotong · pain

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18380
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고통Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몸이나 마음이 괴롭고 아픔.

    English: pain — Physical or mental suffering or agony.

    Examples

    • 처절한 고통.
    • 고통이 심하다.
    • 고통이 크다.
    • 고통을 감수하다.
    • 고통을 겪다.
    • 고통을 견디다.
Origin
苦痛
Categories
인간 > 감각 · 감정, 기분 표현하기

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