침체
Meaning: stagnation; slump
What does 침체 mean?
침체 [chimche] is a noun meaning "stagnation; slump". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 침체 [chimche] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
현재 우리 경제는 대외적 불확실성과 내수 침체라는 이중 과제에 직면해 있습니다.
Currently, our economy faces the dual challenges of external uncertainty and domestic demand stagnation.
📚 From Politics & Economy
How to Use 침체 in Conversation
As a noun, 침체 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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