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TOPIK 5noun

혐의

hyeomui [혀미]

혐의가 · 혐의를

suspicion, charge, allegation

Example

그는 뇌물을 받은 혐의로 조사를 받았어요.

He was investigated on suspicion of taking bribes.

Word parts

혐 dislike의 doubt

Literally 'distrust and doubt'.

Good to know

Pronounced [혀믜], commonly [혀미]; pattern: ~ 혐의로 (on charges of ~).