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TOPIK 6noun

심증

simjeung

심증이 · 심증을

inner conviction, strong suspicion (without proof)

Example

형사는 그가 범인이라는 심증을 굳혔습니다.

The detective became convinced that he was the culprit.

Word parts

심 heart증 proof

Literally 'proof in the heart' — what you believe before you can prove it.