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TOPIK 4noun

결함

gyeolham

결함이 · 결함을

defect, flaw, fault

Example

그 회사는 자동차 결함 때문에 리콜을 했습니다.

The company issued a recall because of car defects.

Word parts

결 lacking함 pitfall

Literally 'something missing, a pitfall.'

Good to know

결함 is for flaws in products or systems; for personal shortcomings, 단점 is more common.