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TOPIK 4noun

반칙

banchik

반칙이 · 반칙을

foul, rule violation

Example

그 선수는 반칙을 해서 퇴장당했어요.

That player committed a foul and was sent off.

Word parts

반 against칙 rule

Literally 'against the rules.'

Good to know

Used outside sports too: 반칙이야! means 'That's not fair!' or 'No cheating!'