This is the 15978th most frequent Korean word.
부진
Slump; decline; underperformance.
In this sentence, '부진' refers to lagging or unsatisfactory performance, often related to results and achievements.
그의 경기 성적은 최근 부진했다.
His performance in the games has been poor recently.
Here, '부진' reflects underwhelming or insufficient performance in terms of revenue or output, commonly used in business contexts.
회사 매출 부진으로 인해 비용 절감을 시작했다.
Due to the weak sales performance of the company, cost-cutting measures were initiated.
In this example, '부진' indicates sluggishness or stagnation, applicable in a broader or systemic context, such as the economy.