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불경기

bulgyeonggi
noun★Intermediate
💰Finance
formal

A period of economic decline characterized by reduced business activity, falling GDP, and rising unemployment.

불경기 동안 많은 기업이 도산했습니다.

Many companies went bankrupt during the recession.

💡

Often used in economic reports and business contexts.

Collocations

불경기 대비recession preparation불경기 극복overcoming recession

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

불경기에 대비하다phrase
to prepare for a recession

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use '불경기' when discussing economic downturns in formal settings like news or business reports.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Do not use '불경기' to describe personal financial struggles; it refers to macroeconomic conditions.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 불 (not) + 경기 (economy), literally meaning 'uneconomy' or 'bad economy'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in financial news and economic discussions. Avoid using in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

불
not
prefix
+
경기
economy
root
한영사전

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