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TOPIK 4noun

경기 침체

gyeonggi chimche

경기 침체가 · 경기 침체를

economic downturn, recession, stagnation

Example

경기 침체가 계속되면서 실업률이 올라가고 있습니다.

As the economic downturn continues, the unemployment rate is rising.

Word parts

경 view기 energy침 sink체 stagnate

Literally 'economy sinking and stuck'.