No. 1,375 in Korean
소비
"소비" means "consumption."
In a sentence
우리는 불필요한 소비를 줄여야 합니다.
We need to reduce unnecessary consumption.
In this sentence, '소비' is used to refer to the act of consuming or using resources, particularly in an economic or ethical context.
소비자들은 신제품에 대한 높은 기대를 가지고 있습니다.
Consumers have high expectations for the new product.
Here, '소비' is part of '소비자', meaning 'consumer', referring to individuals who consume products or services.
시간을 낭비하는 소비는 좋은 습관이 아닙니다.
Spending time wastefully is not a good habit.
Here, '소비' refers to the spending or utilization of time, illustrating an abstract or figurative use.
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