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Korean learner dictionary

난세

nanse · troubled times; turbulent days

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18302
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 난ː세Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    전쟁이나 정치적 혼란으로 어지러운 세상.

    English: troubled times; turbulent days — Troubled world caused by a war or political chaos.

    Examples

    • 난세의 영웅.
    • 난세의 지도자.
    • 난세를 겪다.
    • 난세를 만나다.
    • 난세를 살다.
    • 난세를 평정하다.
Origin
亂世