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Korean learner dictionary

환난

hwannan · hardship; adversity; ordeal; suffering

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87324
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 환ː난Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    매우 걱정되고 고통스러운 일.

    English: hardship; adversity; ordeal; suffering — An extremely worrying and painful situation.

    Examples

    • 환난이 닥치다.
    • 환난을 겪다.
    • 환난을 견디다.
    • 환난을 극복하다.
    • 환난을 당하다.
    • 환난을 모면하다.
Origin
患難