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TOPIK 6noun

경거망동

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경거망동하다 · 경거망동하지 마세요

rash behavior, acting thoughtlessly

Example

상황이 확실해질 때까지 경거망동하지 마세요.

Don't act rashly until the situation becomes clear.

Word parts

경 light거 act, raise망 reckless동 move

Literally 'light acts, reckless moves.'

Good to know

Usually appears in warnings: 경거망동하지 말라 / 경거망동을 삼가다.