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TOPIK 5noun

폭행

pokhaeng [포캥]

폭행이 · 폭행을

assault, (physical) violence

Example

그는 술집에서 다른 손님을 폭행해서 체포됐어요.

He was arrested for assaulting another customer at a bar.

Word parts

폭 violent행 act

Literally 'violent act'.

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Pronounced [포캥] — ㄱ and ㅎ merge into ㅋ.