No. 12,949 in Korean
독주
"독주" means "solo performance" or "monopolizing" depending on the context.
In a sentence
그는 음악회에서 독주를 연주했다.
He performed a solo at the concert.
In this sentence, '독주' refers to a solo musical performance, emphasizing an individual's performance in contrast to a group.
이 와인은 독주라서 조심해서 마셔야 한다.
This wine is strong alcohol, so you should drink it cautiously.
Here, '독주' describes a strong alcoholic beverage, highlighting its potency or strength.
그 정책 결정 과정에서 독주가 있었다.
There was unilateral decision-making in the policy formulation process.
In this context, '독주' metaphorically denotes unilateral or individual action, often implying a lack of collaboration or consensus.
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