Korean

갈등
Meaning: conflict; discord; internal struggle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

葛
藤

Example sentences

They are experiencing conflict over a trivial matter.
고려 시대에는 여진족과의 갈등이 잦았다.
During the Goryeo period, conflicts with the Jurchen people were frequent.
저는 내적인 갈등이 많습니다.
I have a lot of internal conflict.
층간 소음 때문에 이웃과 갈등이 생겼다.
Conflicts arose with neighbors due to noise between floors.
두 사람의 갈등은 오해로 인해 증폭되었다.
The conflict between the two people was amplified by a misunderstanding.
인간의 오만과 편견이 갈등의 원인이 되기도 한다.
Human arrogance and prejudice can also be the cause of conflict.
우리는 그 갈등을 해소하기 위해 노력해야 한다.
We should strive to resolve that conflict.
두 나라의 갈등은 결국 전쟁이라는 파국으로 치달았다.
The conflict between the two countries eventually rushed towards the catastrophe of war.

Usage Notes

Refers to a clash between individuals or groups, or an internal struggle.

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