공방
Meaning: battle of words; exchange of attacks
What does 공방 mean?
공방 [gongbang] is a noun meaning "battle of words; exchange of attacks". 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 공방 [gongbang] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
예산 심의 과정에서 여야 간 치열한 공방이 벌어질 것으로 보입니다.
It appears that fierce battles between the ruling and opposition parties will unfold during the budget deliberation process.
📚 From Politics & Economy
How to Use 공방 in Conversation
As a noun, 공방 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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