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jeonjaeng[전쟁]Intermediate · TOPIK II

war

NounSino-Korean: 戰爭

  1. 1

    war

    The act of opposing countries or peoples fighting against each other by mobilizing their armed forces and arsenal.

    Korean definition: 대립하는 나라나 민족이 군대와 무기를 사용하여 서로 싸움.

    • Most of the people advocated peace over war.

    • The government finished preparing for war and declared war.

  2. 2

    war; hell

    (figurative) The act of aggressively responding to an issue or competing fiercely, or a complex situation arising from such act.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 어떤 문제에 대하여 매우 적극적으로 대응하거나 심하게 경쟁함. 또는 그로 인해 복잡한 상황.

    • My brother, who is preparing for exams, said the upcoming college entrance war is too overwhelming.

    • Due to an excessive trade war, both countries fell into a serious economic crisis.