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Korean learner dictionary

난관

nangwan · difficult situation; deadlock

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 57329
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 난관Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    헤쳐나가기 어려운 상황.

    English: difficult situation; deadlock — A situation with many difficulties which are hard to resolve.

    Examples

    • 난관이 생기다.
    • 난관이 예상되다.
    • 난관을 거치다.
    • 난관을 극복하다.
    • 난관을 뚫다.
    • 난관을 무릅쓰다.
Origin
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