No. 1,526 in Korean
경위
The Korean word "경위" can mean "details or circumstances" or refer to a "police lieutenant."
In a sentence
사건의 경위를 정확히 조사해야 합니다.
We need to investigate the details of the incident precisely.
In this sentence, '경위' refers to the sequence of details or circumstances related to an event, often used in contexts requiring analysis or inquiry.
그의 승진 과정의 경위를 듣게 되었다.
I came to hear about the details of his promotion process.
Here, '경위' indicates the detailed progress or events related to someone's advancement, highlighting the contextual use regarding personal development or history.
경위 없이 결론에 도달하긴 어렵습니다.
Without knowing the details, it's hard to reach a conclusion.
In this example, '경위' implies the necessary context or structured information leading up to an understanding or decision-making process.
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