보상심리가 · 보상심리를
compensatory mindset, urge to make up for something
Example
야근을 많이 한 날에는 보상심리로 쇼핑을 하게 돼요.
On days I work late, I end up shopping to make up for it.
Word parts
보 repay+상 compensate+심 mind+리 principle
Literally 'make-up-for-it psychology.'
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Pronounced [보상심니] — ㄹ after ㅁ becomes ㄴ.
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