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극복 meaning and pronunciation

geukbok · conquest; subjugation

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 37151
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 극뽁, 극뽀기, 극뽁또, 극뽕만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    나쁜 조건이나 힘든 일 등을 이겨 냄.

    English: conquest; subjugation — Getting over a bad condition, difficult situation, etc.

    Examples

    • 가난 극복.
    • 가뭄 극복.
    • 난관 극복.
    • 불황 극복.
    • 시련 극복.
    • 어려움 극복.
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