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TOPIK 4noun

경보

gyeongbo

경보가 · 경보를

alarm, warning, alert

Example

태풍 경보가 내려져서 학교가 문을 닫았어요.

A typhoon warning was issued, so schools closed.

Word parts

경 warn보 report

Literally 'warning report.'

Good to know

For weather, 주의보 (advisory) is milder and 경보 (warning) is more serious.