No. 18,473 in Korean
시비
"시비" means "argument" or "dispute."
In a sentence
그는 시비를 걸면서 분위기를 망쳤다.
He ruined the atmosphere by picking a quarrel.
In this sentence, '시비' refers to an argument or a quarrel actively initiated by someone to provoke others.
그 사건은 법적 시비를 가리기 위해 법원으로 넘어갔다.
The case moved to court to settle the legal dispute.
Here, '시비' is used to signify a legal argument or controversy needing resolution through judicial means.
그녀는 시비도 없이 이의를 제기했다.
She raised an objection without any dispute.
In this example, '시비' implies a situation of disagreement or dispute which is noted as absent.
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