Korean

부패
Meaning: corruption; decay; decomposition
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

腐
敗

Example sentences

He fought against the corruption of power.
그 도시에는 부패가 판치고 있었다.
Corruption was rampant in that city.
그는 부패 혐의로 구속되었다.
He was arrested on charges of corruption.
정부는 부패에 대해 강력한 조치를 취했다.
The government took strong measures against corruption.

Usage Notes

Refers both to political/moral corruption and to the biological decay of organic matter.

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