Korean

위기
Meaning: crisis
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

危
機

Example sentences

The company faced a serious financial crisis.
그는 위기 속에서도 유연한 태도를 잃지 않았다.
He did not lose his composed attitude even in the crisis.
용감한 사내가 위기에 처한 아이를 구했다.
A brave man saved a child in danger.
배가 암초에 부딪쳐 침몰 위기에 처했다.
The ship hit a reef and is on the verge of sinking.
그는 위기의 순간에 나타나 사람들을 구하는 슈퍼맨 같았다.
He was like Superman, appearing in moments of crisis to save people.
그는 위기 상황에서 드디어 본색을 드러냈다.
He finally revealed his true colors in a crisis situation.
그는 위기 상황에서도 평정을 잃지 않았다.
He didn't lose his composure even in a crisis.
전쟁으로 인해 그 가문은 결국 손절의 위기를 맞았다
Due to the war, that clan eventually faced the crisis of having no descendants.
그 투수는 결정적인 순간에 삼진을 잡아 팀을 위기에서 구했다.
The pitcher saved the team from a crisis by getting a strikeout at a crucial moment.
경제 위기로 인해 앞으로의 전망이 불투명하다.
The future outlook is uncertain due to the economic crisis.

Usage Notes

Refers to a dangerous turning point or period.

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