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Korean learner dictionary

약육강식

yakyukgangsik · law of the jungle; the weak becoming prey to the strong

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66998
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 야귝깡식, 야귝깡시기, 야귝깡식또, 야귝깡싱만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    강한 것은 약한 것을 잡아먹고, 약한 것은 강한 것에게 먹히는 것.

    English: law of the jungle; the weak becoming prey to the strong — A state in which the strong eats the weak and the weak is eaten by the strong.

    Examples

    • 약육강식의 논리.
    • 약육강식의 법칙.
    • 약육강식의 세계.
    • 약육강식의 질서.
    • 약육강식을 따르다.
    • 동물들의 세계는 약육강식의 질서가 철저하다.
Origin
弱肉強食
Categories
동식물 > 동식물 행위