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인구절벽

/in.gu.djibwuk/
Population bubble

South Korea's population is aging rapidly, which could lead to a population bubble.

Nước dân số của Hàn Quốc đang lão hóa nhanh chóng, có thể dẫn đến một bong bóng dân số.


◆ What It Really Means
A situation in which a population grows rapidly, leading to an increase in the number of people, but also an increase in the number of people who are dependent on the younger population for support.
¶ Literal Meaning
A situation in which a population grows rapidly, leading to an increase in the number of people.
Literal Breakdown
rootpopulation
◇ Mental Image
A mental picture of a rapidly growing population, with a large number of people dependent on the younger population for support.
◈ When to Use
A scenario in which a population is growing rapidly, leading to concerns about the sustainability of the pension system.
◉ Cultural Note
This concept is often used to describe the situation in East Asia, where the population is aging rapidly and there are concerns about the sustainability of the pension system.
formal

A situation in which a population grows rapidly, leading to an increase in the number of people, but also an increase in the number of people who are dependent on the younger population for support.

The rapid population growth in South Korea has led to a significant increase in the number of elderly people, which could lead to a population bubble.

Năng trưởng dân số nhanh chóng ở Hàn Quốc đã dẫn đến sự tăng đáng kể số người già, có thể dẫn đến một bong bóng dân số.

This concept is often used to describe the situation in East Asia, where the population is aging rapidly and there are concerns about the sustainability of the pension system.

Collocations

demographic transitiontransition démographics

Related Phrases

aging populationidiom
population lão hóa

Pro Tip

Understanding population dynamics

It is essential to understand the dynamics of population growth and aging to make informed decisions about economic and social policies.

Gold Rule

Analyzing population data

It is crucial to analyze population data to understand the trends and patterns of population growth and aging.

Word Origin

The term 'population bubble' was coined by demographers to describe the situation in which a population grows rapidly, leading to an increase in the number of people, but also an increase in the number of people who are dependent on the younger population for support.

Usage Notes

This concept is often used to describe the situation in East Asia, where the population is aging rapidly and there are concerns about the sustainability of the pension system.

Word Breakdown

root
population
noun
한영사전
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