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TOPIK 6noun

필유곡절

piryugokjeol [피류곡쩔]

필유곡절이 · 필유곡절을

there must be a reason behind it

Example

그가 갑자기 그만둔 데에는 필유곡절이 있을 거예요.

There must be some reason why he suddenly quit.

Word parts

필 surely유 have곡 bend절 break

Literally 'there must be twists and turns' behind it.

Good to know

곡절 is common on its own too, as in 우여곡절 'ups and downs'.