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상황 meaning and pronunciation

sanghwang · situation; condition

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 16582
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 상황Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일이 진행되어 가는 형편이나 모양.

    English: situation; condition — The stiuation or state of how something is proceeding.

    Examples

    • 긴급 상황.
    • 주변 상황.
    • 상황이 나쁘다.
    • 상황이 불리하다.
    • 상황이 어렵다.
    • 상황이 유리하다.
Origin
狀況

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