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논쟁 meaning and pronunciation

nonjaeng · debate; argument

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28580
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 논쟁Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    생각이 다른 사람들이 자신의 생각이 옳다고 말이나 글로 다툼.

    English: debate; argument — People with different thoughts arguing by saying or writing to claim that their own idea is right.

    Examples

    • 격렬한 논쟁.
    • 소모적인 논쟁.
    • 토론과 논쟁.
    • 논쟁이 뜨겁다.
    • 논쟁이 일어나다.
    • 논쟁을 벌이다.
Origin
論爭
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위 · 학교생활

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