Korean word

극복

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeukppok

Meaning

  • nounovercoming

Example

그의 극복 이야기는 많은 사람에게 힘이 된다.keu ui keuk ppok i ya gi neun ma neun sa ra me ge hi mi toen da

His story of overcoming gives many people strength.

Illustration for 극복 (overcoming)

More examples

역경의 극복은 쉬운 일이 아니다.yeok kkyeong ui keuk ppo geun swi un i ri a ni da

Overcoming adversity is not easy.

Core concept

A person faces a difficult obstacle, works through it, and reaches the goal on the other side.

Common phrases

  • 역경의 극복yeok kkyeong ui keuk ppok

    overcoming adversity

  • 극복 과정keuk ppok kwa jeong

    process of overcoming

  • 문제의 극복mun je ui keuk ppok

    overcoming a problem

Similar words

이겨냄igyeonaem: Getting through hardship by enduring it until the difficult situation has passed.
해결haegyeol: The resolution of a problem so that the situation comes to an end.
회복hoebok: The gradual return of a person, system, or situation to a good earlier condition.

Definition in Korean

어려움이나 장애를 이겨 내어 문제를 해결하거나 목표를 이루는 행동이나 상태eo ryeo u mi na chang ae reul i gyeo nae eo mun je reul hae gyeol ha geo na mok pyo reul i ru neun haeng dong i na sang tae

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean compound, the word combines elements associated with overcoming and making something yield, which led to its meaning of overcoming difficulties.

Usage tips

  • The noun often suits serious writing about hardship, recovery, or success, making it useful in essays and news-style language.

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