No. 4,966 in Korean
극한
"극한" means "extreme" or "limit."
In a sentence
그는 극한의 상황에서 살아남는 법을 배웠다.
He learned how to survive in extreme situations.
'극한' here is used to describe an extremal or utmost condition, conveying the idea of a challenging boundary.
우리 팀은 극한의 노력으로 성공을 이루었다.
Our team achieved success through extreme effort.
'극한' is employed to emphasize an unparalleled degree of effort, showing an ultimate level of commitment.
극한 추위를 견디기가 어려웠다.
It was difficult to endure the extreme cold.
'극한' is used to describe an exceptional level, in this case, extreme cold, highlighting the intensity of the condition.
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