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TOPIK 6noun

전전반측

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전전반측이 · 전전반측을

tossing and turning, being unable to sleep

Example

내일 시험이 걱정돼서 밤새 전전반측했어요.

I was so worried about tomorrow's exam that I tossed and turned all night.

Word parts

전 roll전 turn반 reverse측 side

From an ancient Chinese poem: rolling from side to side, unable to sleep.