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TOPIK 6noun

첨예화

cheomyehwa [처몌화]

첨예화가 · 첨예화를

sharpening, intensification (of a conflict or issue)

Example

두 나라 사이의 갈등이 첨예화되고 있어요.

The conflict between the two countries is intensifying.

Word parts

첨 pointed예 sharp화 -ization

Literally 'becoming pointed and sharp'.