No. 11,243 in Korean
기회조차
"Even the opportunity."
In a sentence
그에게 이야기를 할 기회조차 없었어요.
I didn't even have the chance to talk to him.
The word "기회조차" highlights not having even the smallest opportunity to talk to someone.
어제 그 행사에 참석할 기회조차 없었어요.
I didn't even have the chance to attend the event yesterday.
Here, "기회조차" emphasizes the complete lack of opportunity to participate in an event.
그녀와 눈을 마주칠 기회조차 없었어요.
I didn't even have the chance to make eye contact with her.
The usage of "기회조차" conveys the lack of opportunity, even for a simple act like making eye contact.
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