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Korean learner dictionary

난국

nanguk · crisis; chaos; difficult situation

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 18265
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 난ː국, 난ː구기, 난ː국또, 난ː궁만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사회적으로 혼란스러운 상황.

    English: crisis; chaos; difficult situation — A situation of social turmoil, confusion, and disorder.

    Examples

    • 정치적 난국.
    • 난국을 돌파하다.
    • 난국을 수습하다.
    • 난국을 타개하다.
    • 난국에 처하다.
    • 난국에서 벗어나다.
Origin
亂局

Entry 2

NIKL target code 18268
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 난국, 난구기, 난국또, 난궁만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일을 하기에 어려운 상황.

    English: difficult situation; crisis — A situation in which it is difficult to achieve something.

    Examples

    • 정치적 난국.
    • 총체적 난국.
    • 난국을 극복하다.
    • 난국을 돌파하다.
    • 난국을 수습하다.
    • 난국을 타개하다.
Origin
難局