난항
Meaning: rough sailing; difficulties; obstacles
What does 난항 mean?
난항 [nanhang] is a noun meaning "rough sailing; difficulties; obstacles". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. 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 난항 [nanhang] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
내부 고발자의 폭로로 시작된 대기업 비자금 수사는 초기에 은폐와 방해 공작으로 난항을 겪었다.
The investigation into a large corporation's slush fund, initiated by a whistleblower's exposé, initially faced obstacles due to cover-ups and interference.
How to Use 난항 in Conversation
As a noun, 난항 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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