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No. 16,753 in Korean

사활을

"사활을" means "life and death" or "life-or-death."

In a sentence

  • 이 회사는 신제품 출시를 위해 사활을 걸고 있습니다.

    This company is putting its all on the line for the new product launch.

    In this context, '사활을' is part of the expression '사활을 걸다', which means 'to risk everything or bet one's life on an outcome'. It emphasizes the seriousness and critical nature of the company's efforts.

  • 이번 경기는 우리 팀의 사활을 건 도전이 될 것입니다.

    This match will be a challenge upon which our team bets its survival.

    Here, '사활을' again conveys the act of staking one's life or entire situation on the outcome of the match, indicating its grave importance for the team.

  • 그는 사활을 걸고 자신의 프로젝트를 성공시키려고 합니다.

    He is putting his all into making his project successful.

    '사활을' in this sentence highlights the extent to which an individual dedicates their efforts to achieve a certain goal, almost as if life itself hinges on its success.

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