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Korean learner dictionary

허무

heomu · futility; emptiness

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87688
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 허무Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    가치 없고 의미 없게 느껴져 매우 허전하고 쓸쓸함.

    English: futility; emptiness — A state of thinking of something as worthless and meaningless, making one feel extremely empty and lonely.

    Examples

    • 허무가 가득하다.
    • 허무를 느끼다.
    • 허무에 빠지다.
    • 허무에서 벗어나다.
    • 삶의 허무.
    • 인생의 허무.
Origin
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Categories
인간 > 감정 · 심리