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TOPIK 5noun

견책

gyeonchaek

견책이 · 견책을

reprimand, official reproof

Example

그는 지각이 잦아서 견책 처분을 받았어요.

He received a reprimand for being late so often.

Word parts

견 rebuke책 blame

Literally 'rebuke and blame.'

Good to know

In Korean public service, 견책 is the lightest official disciplinary penalty.