Korean

충격
Meaning: shock; impact
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

衝
擊

Example sentences

That news gave me a big shock.
그의 발언은 많은 사람들에게 큰 충격을 주었다.
His statement gave a great shock to many people.
갑작스러운 사고 소식에 유족들은 큰 충격에 빠졌다.
The bereaved families were in great shock at the news of the sudden accident.
그의 갑작스러운 사망 소식은 모두에게 충격이었다.
The news of his sudden death was a shock to everyone.
그 소식은 사회적으로 큰 충격의 파동을 일으켰다.
The news caused a huge wave of shock in society.
그의 갑작스러운 죽음은 모두에게 큰 충격이었다.
His sudden death was a great shock to everyone.
그 발견은 과학계에 큰 충격을 주었습니다.
That discovery gave a big shock to the scientific world.
아이돌 그룹의 해체 소식에 팬들이 큰 충격을 받았다.
Fans were greatly shocked by the news of the idol group's dissolution.

Usage Notes

Refers to a sudden, strong emotional or physical impact.

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