점철돼요 · 점철됐어요 · 점철될 거예요 · 점철된 (+noun)
to be dotted with, to be marked by (a series of events)
Example
그의 인생은 실패와 좌절로 점철됐습니다.
His life was marked by failure and frustration.
Word parts
점 dot+철 stitch
Literally 'dotted and stitched together' — a life strung with events.
Good to know
Pattern: N(으)로 점철되다, usually with negative things like 실패, 갈등, 고난.
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