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TOPIK 4noun

훼손

hweson

훼손이 · 훼손을

damage, destruction (of nature, property, reputation)

Example

산불로 인한 자연 훼손이 심각해요.

The damage to nature from the wildfire is serious.

Word parts

훼 break손 harm

Literally 'break and harm'.

Good to know

It also covers reputation: 명예 훼손 = defamation.