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TOPIK 6noun

양수

yangsu

양수가 · 양수를

acquisition by transfer, taking over (rights or property)

Example

그 회사는 경쟁사의 사업 부문을 양수했습니다.

The company acquired a business division from its competitor.

Word parts

양 yield수 receive

Literally 'receive what's handed over'; homonyms mean 'positive number' and 'amniotic fluid'.

Good to know

Pairs with 양도: the 양도인 hands over, the 양수인 receives, as in a 양도양수 계약.