No. 12,325 in Korean
단절
"단절" means "disconnection" or "severance."
In a sentence
사회적 단절은 사람들에게 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
Social disconnection can negatively affect people.
Here, "단절" (disconnection) refers to social isolation or a lack of interpersonal connections.
통신 단절로 인해 중요한 정보를 전달할 수 없었다.
Due to communication disruption, important information could not be conveyed.
In this sentence, "단절" is used to indicate a disruption in communication, like a breakdown in the transmission.
그는 과거와의 단절을 선언하며 새로운 시작을 다짐했다.
He declared a break from the past and vowed a fresh start.
Here, "단절" signifies a purposeful separation or break from past experiences.
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