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지배 (noun)

Control, dominance, or rule over someone or something. It can be physical (government/colonial) or abstract (emotions/market).

💬 Example

"그 나라는 오랫동안 외세의 지배를 받았다."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'G-Bear' (Ji-Bae) who is the king of the forest. The G-Bear rules (지배) over all the other animals.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
통치 장악 조종 압도 점령
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '지배' for managing a team. → 관리 (Management)

Saying '소리를 지배하다' for volume control. → 소리를 조절하다 (Adjust volume)

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