No. 4,992 in Korean
급성
"급성" means "acute" or "rapid onset."
In a sentence
그는 급성 복통 때문에 병원에 갔다.
He went to the hospital due to acute abdominal pain.
Here, '급성' is used to describe a sudden and severe onset of a symptom—in this case, abdominal pain.
최근에 급성 문제들이 증가하고 있다.
Recently, acute issues are on the rise.
In this sentence, '급성' is used to indicate problems or issues that arise suddenly and demand immediate attention.
급성 상황에서는 신속한 대응이 중요하다.
In acute situations, swift response is important.
Here, '급성' describes scenarios or conditions that are urgent and require quick action.
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