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TOPIK 6noun

은닉

eunnik

은닉이 · 은닉을 (은닉하다)

concealment, hiding (of assets, evidence, criminals)

Example

그는 재산을 해외에 은닉한 혐의로 조사를 받고 있어요.

He is under investigation for hiding assets overseas.

Word parts

은 hide닉 conceal

Literally 'hide and conceal'; formal and legal in tone.

Good to know

Everyday speech uses 숨기다; 은닉 appears in news and legal language, e.g. 재산 은닉 'hiding assets'.