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TOPIK 5noun

환골탈태

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환골탈태가 · 환골탈태를

a complete transformation, a total makeover

Example

그 가게는 리모델링 후 환골탈태했어요.

That store was completely transformed after the remodel.

Word parts

환 exchange골 bone탈 take away태 womb

Literally 'swap the bones, replace the womb' — becoming a whole new being.