행위
haengwiAn action or behavior performed by a person or entity.
그 행위는 법적으로 금지되어 있다.
That act is legally prohibited.
Can refer to both physical actions and abstract behaviors.
In law, a specific action that may have legal consequences.
이 행위는 형사처벌의 대상이 될 수 있다.
This act may be subject to criminal penalties.
Often used in legal contexts to describe actions with legal implications.
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💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
In legal contexts, '행위' often refers to actions that have legal implications, such as crimes or contractual obligations.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean word '行爲' (haengwi), combining '행' (haeng, meaning 'to go' or 'action') and '위' (wi, meaning 'behavior' or 'conduct').
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe actions with significant consequences. In everyday speech, '행동' (action) is more commonly used.