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경제 위기

gyeongje wigy
noun phrase★Intermediate— economic crisis
formal

A severe disruption in economic activity, typically characterized by a sharp decline in GDP, high unemployment, and financial instability.

2008년 금융 위기는 전 세계 경제 위기를 초래했다.

The 2008 financial crisis triggered a global economic crisis.

💡

This term is often used in economic reports, news, and policy discussions.

Collocations

경제 위기 관리economic crisis management경제 위기 대응economic crisis response

Synonyms

경제 침체경제 불황경제 위기 상황

Antonyms

경제 성장경제 호황

Related Phrases

경제 침체phrase
economic recession
경제 호황phrase
economic boom

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Media

This term is frequently used in news reports and economic analyses.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Context

Use this term in formal discussions about economic conditions.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '경제' (economy) and '위기' (crisis).

📝Usage Notes

Used in formal contexts to describe severe economic downturns or instability.

Word Breakdown

경제
economy
root
+
위기
crisis
root
한영사전

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