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TOPIK 5noun

하소연

hasoyeon

하소연이 · 하소연을

pouring out one's troubles, appeal for sympathy

Example

친구가 밤새 직장 문제로 하소연을 했어요.

My friend poured out her troubles about work all night.

Good to know

Unlike 불평, 하소연 seeks sympathy; common pattern: X에게 하소연하다.