No. 15,978 in Korean
부진
Slump; decline; underperformance.
In a sentence
그의 경기 성적은 최근 부진했다.
His performance in the games has been poor recently.
In this sentence, '부진' refers to lagging or unsatisfactory performance, often related to results and achievements.
회사 매출 부진으로 인해 비용 절감을 시작했다.
Due to the weak sales performance of the company, cost-cutting measures were initiated.
Here, '부진' reflects underwhelming or insufficient performance in terms of revenue or output, commonly used in business contexts.
경제의 부진이 소비 감소를 초래하고 있다.
The economic sluggishness is causing a decrease in consumer spending.
In this example, '부진' indicates sluggishness or stagnation, applicable in a broader or systemic context, such as the economy.
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