This is the 9810th most frequent Korean word.
고통
Suffering; pain.
Using "고통" to refer to the emotional or physical pain that someone is trying to manage or overcome.
그는 고통을 극복하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
He is striving to overcome the pain.
Using "고통" metaphorically to refer to the effort or struggle required to achieve something.
고통 없이 얻는 것은 없다.
Nothing can be gained without pain.
Using "고통" in a clinical or medical context to refer to physical discomfort or pain.