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TOPIK 6noun

공급과잉

gonggeupgwaing [공급꽈잉]

공급과잉이 · 공급과잉을

oversupply, glut

Example

반도체 공급과잉으로 가격이 크게 떨어졌습니다.

Chip prices fell sharply because of oversupply.

Word parts

공 provide급 supply과 excess잉 surplus

Literally 'supply in excess.'

Good to know

Pronounced [공급꽈잉]; the opposite is 공급 부족 'shortage.'