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TOPIK 6noun

천적

cheonjeok

천적이 · 천적을

natural enemy, natural predator

Example

무당벌레는 진딧물의 천적으로 알려져 있어요.

Ladybugs are known as natural enemies of aphids.

Word parts

천 heaven적 enemy

Literally 'heaven-given enemy'.

Good to know

Also used for people: 그 팀은 우리의 천적이야 'that team is our nemesis'.