Korean

채무
Meaning: debt; a legal or financial obligation owed to another person or organization
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

The company sold part of its assets to pay off old debt.
회사는 같은 금액의 채권과 채무를 상계 처리했다.
The company set off claims and debts of the same amount.

Usage Notes

Often used in legal, business, and financial contexts. Common collocations include 채무를 지다, 채무를 갚다, 채무를 상환하다, and 채무 변제.

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