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TOPIK 5noun

논지

nonji

논지가 · 논지를

main argument, thesis, point (of an argument)

Example

글쓴이의 논지가 분명하지 않아서 이해하기 어려워요.

The writer's main argument isn't clear, so it's hard to understand.

Word parts

논 discuss지 meaning

Literally 'meaning of the argument'.

Good to know

논지 = what the argument says; 논조 = how it says it (its tone).