형편

NounSino-Korean: 形便

1. 1

   situation; state

   The progress or unfolding of a certain event.

   Korean definition: 일이 되어 가는 상황.

   • 최 사장은 지금 회사 형편이 어떤지 전혀 모르고 있었다.

     President Choi had no idea what state the company was in now.

   • 돌아가는 형편을 보니 내년에도 며느리를 보기에는 어려울 듯싶다.

     Judging by how things are going, it seems unlikely we'll get a daughter-in-law next year either.

2. 2

   situation; condition; circumstances

   The economic situation or condition of one's life.

   Korean definition: 살림살이의 상태나 처지.

   • 학교에서는 가정 형편이 어려운 학생들에게 장학금을 지원하고 있다.

     The school provides scholarships to students whose families are in difficult circumstances.

   • 어머니께서는 넉넉하지 않은 형편에도 자식들에게 좋은 것을 먹이고 입히려고 애쓰셨다.

     Even though we weren't well off, Mother strove to feed and clothe her children well.