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TOPIK 5noun

파장

pajang

파장이 · 파장을

wavelength; repercussions, ripple effect

Example

빨간색 빛은 파란색 빛보다 파장이 길어요.

Red light has a longer wavelength than blue light.

Word parts

파 wave장 long

Literally 'wave length'.

Good to know

In news, 파장이 크다 means 'the repercussions are big', e.g. after a scandal.