No. 2,978 in Korean
취약
"취약" means "vulnerable" or "weak."
In a sentence
그 다리는 현재 구조적으로 취약합니다.
The bridge is currently structurally weak.
The word '취약' refers to the physical weakness or instability of an object, in this case, a bridge.
그 법은 취약한 계층을 보호하기 위해 제정되었습니다.
The law was enacted to protect vulnerable groups.
Here, '취약' describes individuals or groups who are socially or economically vulnerable.
이 기기는 외부 충격에 취약하니 주의하세요.
This device is vulnerable to external shocks, so please handle it carefully.
In this sentence, '취약' is used to describe susceptibility or sensitivity to external factors, applied to a device.
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