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No. 8,498 in Korean

斬奸

The Korean word "斬奸" (참간) means "to eliminate treachery" or "to punish a traitor."

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  • 그는 빈민가의 위험한 범죄자를 하고 다니며, 일종의 '斬奸' 행동을 실천하였다.

    He went around dangerous criminals in the slums, practicing a kind of '斬奸' action.

    The word '斬奸' is used here to imply actions against perpetrators by opposing crime or injustice.

  • 이 영화는 한 영웅이 악을 처단하고 정의를 실현하는, 즉 '斬奸'의 이야기를 담고 있다.

    This movie tells the story of a hero who punishes evil and realizes justice, namely an act of '斬奸'.

    In this context, '斬奸' refers to the notion of punishing villains or wrongdoers for justice.

  • 역사적 기록에는 왕이 백성을 보호하기 위해 직접 '斬奸'에 나섰다는 이야기가 전해진다.

    Historical records recount that the king himself took part in '斬奸' to protect his people.

    Here, '斬奸' implies the act of the ruler taking proactive measures against corruption or evil.

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