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TOPIK 5noun

혹평

hokpyeong

혹평이 · 혹평을

harsh criticism, scathing review

Example

그 영화는 개봉 후 평론가들의 혹평을 받았어요.

After its release, that film was panned by critics.

Word parts

혹 harsh평 review

Literally 'cruel review'.

Good to know

Don't mix up 호평 (good) and 혹평 (harsh); the extra ㄱ makes it the cruel one.