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TOPIK 4noun

혐오

hyeomo [혀모]

혐오가 · 혐오를

disgust, aversion, hatred

Example

인터넷의 혐오 표현은 큰 사회 문제입니다.

Hate speech online is a big social problem.

Word parts

혐 dislike오 loathe

Literally 'dislike and loathing'.

Good to know

Common compounds: 혐오 표현 'hate speech', 혐오 시설 'unwanted facility (NIMBY)'.