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Korean learner dictionary

참혹하다

chamhokhada · wretched; dismal

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78762
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 참호카다, 참호칸, 참호카여, 참호카니, 참호캄니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    매우 비참하고 끔찍하다.

    English: wretched; dismal — Being very miserable and feeling terrible.

    Examples

    • 참혹한 경험.
    • 참혹한 고문.
    • 참혹한 모습.
    • 참혹한 실패.
    • 참혹하게 죽이다.
    • 참혹하게 짓밟다.
Origin
慘酷하다
Categories
개념 > 성질