시비

This is the 18473rd most frequent Korean word.


시비

"시비" means "argument" or "dispute."


In this example, '시비' implies a situation of disagreement or dispute which is noted as absent.

그녀는 시비도 없이 이의를 제기했다.

She raised an objection without any dispute.


In this sentence, '시비' refers to an argument or a quarrel actively initiated by someone to provoke others.

그는 시비를 걸면서 분위기를 망쳤다.

He ruined the atmosphere by picking a quarrel.


Here, '시비' is used to signify a legal argument or controversy needing resolution through judicial means.

그 사건은 법적 시비를 가리기 위해 법원으로 넘어갔다.

The case moved to court to settle the legal dispute.