Korean

도전
Meaning: challenge
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

挑
戰

Example sentences

He was not afraid of new challenges.
그는 나에게 도전장을 내밀었다.
He handed me a challenge (letter).
그와의 만남은 내 인생에서 새로운 도전을 시작하는 결정적인 계기가 되었다.
Meeting him became a decisive turning point in my life to take on a new challenge.
실패가 두려워 도전을 망설이지 마세요.
Don't hesitate to take on challenges because you are afraid of failure.
그는 기성세대의 가치관에 도전했다.
He challenged the values of the established generation.
새로운 도전을 앞두고 용기가 샘솟습니다.
Courage wells up ahead of a new challenge.
그의 성공은 청년들이 새로운 도전에 나서는 기폭제가 되었다.
His success became the trigger for the youth to take on new challenges.
새로운 도전을 겁낼 필요는 없다.
There is no need to fear new challenges.

Usage Notes

Refers to a challenge or confrontation. Can be used in contexts of sport, business, or personal growth.

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