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TOPIK 4noun

등반

deungban

등반이 · 등반을

climbing (mountains or rock)

Example

이번 주말에 친구들과 설악산 등반을 해요.

This weekend I'm climbing Seoraksan with friends.

Word parts

등 climb반 clamber

Literally 'climbing and clambering up.'

Good to know

등산 is everyday hiking; 등반 suggests a serious climb, like Everest or rock walls.