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TOPIK 5noun

이기심

igisim

이기심이 · 이기심을

selfishness, egoism

Example

인간의 이기심 때문에 환경 문제가 심각해졌어요.

Environmental problems have become serious because of human selfishness.

Word parts

이 benefit기 self심 heart

Literally 'a heart that benefits only oneself'.