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TOPIK 5noun

남획

namhoek

남획이 · 남획을

overfishing, overhunting, reckless catching

Example

남획 때문에 바다의 물고기가 크게 줄었습니다.

Because of overfishing, fish in the sea have greatly decreased.

Word parts

남 excessive획 catch

Literally 'excessive catching'.