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TOPIK 6noun

공황

gonghwang

공황이 · 공황을

economic depression, crisis; panic

Example

1929년의 대공황은 전 세계 경제에 큰 충격을 주었습니다.

The Great Depression of 1929 dealt a huge blow to the world economy.

Word parts

공 fear황 panic

Literally 'fear and panic', for markets and for people alike.

Good to know

Same word in psychology: 공황장애 'panic disorder', 공황 상태 'a state of panic'.