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Korean learner dictionary

퇴폐

toepye · degeneration; demoralization; decay

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 82901
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 퇴폐, 퉤페Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    도덕, 풍속, 문화 등이 어지러워짐.

    English: degeneration; demoralization; decay — The state of morals, customs, culture, etc., becoming corrupt and not sound.

    Examples

    • 퇴폐 문학.
    • 퇴폐 문화.
    • 퇴폐 업소.
    • 퇴폐 영업.
    • 퇴폐 예술.
    • 당시의 나는 환락과 퇴폐에 빠져 심신이 망가져 있었다.
Origin
頹廢
Categories
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