Korean learner dictionary
폭력 meaning and pronunciation
pokryeok · violence
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 84860Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 퐁녁, 퐁녀기, 퐁녁또, 퐁녕만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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남을 해치거나 사납게 제압하기 위해 주먹이나 발, 무기 등을 사용해 쓰는 힘.
English: violence — The power of hurting or pressing down someone fiercely, using a fist, foot, weapon, etc.
Examples
- 폭력 사태.
- 폭력 행위.
- 폭력이 난무하다.
- 폭력을 가하다.
- 폭력을 쓰다.
- 폭력을 행사하다.
- Origin
- 暴力
- Categories
- 정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 행위 · 사건, 사고, 재해 기술하기
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