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TOPIK 6verb

평정하다

pyeongjeonghada

평정해요 · 평정했어요 · 평정할 거예요 · 평정하세요

to subdue, to put down (a rebellion), to pacify; to dominate (a field)

Example

장군은 반란을 평정하고 수도로 돌아왔습니다.

The general put down the rebellion and returned to the capital.

Word parts

평 level정 settle

Literally 'level and settle' — bringing disorder back to calm.

Good to know

Also used figuratively in sports news: 세계를 평정하다 'to conquer the world'.