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TOPIK 3noun

상식

sangsik

상식이 · 상식을

common sense; general knowledge

Example

어른에게 인사하는 것은 기본 상식이에요.

Greeting your elders is basic common sense.

Word parts

상 usual식 recognize

Literally 'ordinary knowledge' — what everyone is expected to know.

Good to know

상식이 없다 means someone lacks common sense — fairly harsh criticism.