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TOPIK 5noun

억압

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억압이 · 억압을

oppression, repression, suppression

Example

감정을 계속 억압하면 마음의 병이 생길 수 있어요.

If you keep repressing your emotions, it can make you mentally ill.

Word parts

억 restrain압 press

Literally 'restrain and press down'.