No. 5,770 in Korean
보복의
"보복의" means "retaliatory" or "of revenge."
In a sentence
그의 행동은 보복의 의미로 받아들여졌다.
His action was perceived as an act of revenge.
Here, '보복의' describes the nature or intent ('of revenge') behind an action.
보복의 공격은 상황을 더 악화시킬 수 있다.
A retaliatory attack can worsen the situation.
In this sentence, '보복의' specifies the type ('retaliatory') of an attack.
이 소설은 보복의 감정이 어떻게 사람을 변화시키는지를 묘사한다.
This novel depicts how feelings of vengeance can change a person.
In this context, '보복의' attributes a characteristic ('of vengeance') to emotions being discussed.
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