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TOPIK 5noun

실익

sirik [시릭]

실익이 · 실익을

actual benefit, real gain

Example

이번 협상에서 우리가 얻은 실익은 크지 않았습니다.

The real gains we got from this negotiation were not large.

Word parts

실 real익 benefit

Literally 'real benefit', as opposed to just name or appearance.

Good to know

Often contrasted with 명분: 명분보다 실익 = real gains over appearances.