No. 9,810 in Korean
고통
Suffering; pain.
In a sentence
그는 고통을 극복하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
He is striving to overcome the pain.
Using "고통" to refer to the emotional or physical pain that someone is trying to manage or overcome.
고통 없이 얻는 것은 없다.
Nothing can be gained without pain.
Using "고통" metaphorically to refer to the effort or struggle required to achieve something.
의사의 말에 따르면, 고통은 곧 가라앉을 거라고 합니다.
According to the doctor, the pain will soon subside.
Using "고통" in a clinical or medical context to refer to physical discomfort or pain.
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