취약

This is the 2978th most frequent Korean word.


취약

"취약" means "vulnerable" or "weak."


The word '취약' refers to the physical weakness or instability of an object, in this case, a bridge.

그 다리는 현재 구조적으로 취약합니다.

The bridge is currently structurally weak.


Here, '취약' describes individuals or groups who are socially or economically vulnerable.

그 법은 취약한 계층을 보호하기 위해 제정되었습니다.

The law was enacted to protect vulnerable groups.


In this sentence, '취약' is used to describe susceptibility or sensitivity to external factors, applied to a device.

이 기기는 외부 충격에 취약하니 주의하세요.

This device is vulnerable to external shocks, so please handle it carefully.