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복잡한
bokjaphan
complicated
이 문제는 정말 복잡한 것 같아요.
This problem seems really complicated.
general
Having many interconnected parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or analyze.
복잡한 수학 문제를 풀다.
To solve a complicated math problem.
복잡한 관계망을 이해하기 어렵다.
It's hard to understand a complicated network of relationships.
Often used to describe situations, systems, or ideas that are intricate or hard to untangle.
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use '복잡한' to describe things that are hard to understand or untangle, whether they are physical objects, relationships, or abstract concepts.
Gold Rule
Adjective Form
'복잡한' is the adjective form of '복잡하다' (to be complicated). It is commonly used to describe nouns.
Word Origin
Derived from the noun '복잡' (complexity) with the adjective suffix '-한' (indicating a state or quality).
Usage Notes
Can describe both physical and abstract complexity, often implying a negative connotation of difficulty or confusion.
Word Breakdown
복잡
complexity
root-한
indicates a state or quality
suffix한영사전