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불안 meaning and pronunciation

bulan · uneasiness; anxiety

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 60388
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 부란Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마음이 편하지 않고 걱정됨.

    English: uneasiness; anxiety — Feeling uneasy and worried.

    Examples

    • 마음의 불안.
    • 불안이 커지다.
    • 불안을 느끼다.
    • 불안을 해소하다.
    • 불안에 떨다.
    • 불안에 싸이다.
  2. 2.

    분위기나 상황이 안정되지 않아 어지러움.

    English: uncertainty; insecurity — Feeling dizzy because the atmosphere or situation is not stable.

    Examples

    • 물가 불안.
    • 정세의 불안.
    • 주가의 불안.
    • 정치적 불안.
    • 불안이 고조되다.
    • 불안이 확산되다.
Origin
不安
Categories
인간 > 감정 · 감정, 기분 표현하기

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