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위기 meaning and pronunciation

wigi · crisis; emergency

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26727
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 위기Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    위험한 고비. 위험해서 아슬아슬한 순간.

    English: crisis; emergency — A dangerously critical moment or risky moment.

    Examples

    • 위기 극복.
    • 위기 상황.
    • 위기를 겪다.
    • 위기를 넘기다.
    • 위기를 맞다.
    • 위기를 벗어나다.
Origin
危機
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 상태

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