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TOPIK 5noun

보수

bosu

보수가 · 보수를

conservatism; conservatives, the right

Example

이 지역은 전통적으로 보수 성향이 강해요.

This region has traditionally leaned strongly conservative.

Word parts

보 protect수 keep

Literally 'protect and keep' what already exists.

Good to know

Homonyms: 보수 can also mean pay or wages, or repair, with different hanja.