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TOPIK 5noun

기강

gigang

기강이 · 기강을

discipline, order (in an organization)

Example

새 사장은 직원들의 기강을 바로잡으려고 해요.

The new president wants to restore discipline among the employees.

Word parts

기 rule강 main rope

Literally 'rules and main rope' — like the cord that holds a net together.

Good to know

Often in news: 기강 해이 'lax discipline', 기강을 바로잡다 'to tighten discipline'.