This is the 5495th most frequent Korean word.
매도
"매도" means "sale" or "selling."
In this context, '매도' indicates 'selling,' particularly in the context of a property sale or formal transaction.
그는 매도를 준비하며 변호사를 고용했다.
He prepared for the property sale and hired a lawyer.
In this sentence, '매도' refers to 'selling,' specifically in financial contexts, where an asset or stock is being sold.
그는 주식을 매도하여 큰 이익을 얻었다.
He sold the stocks and made a significant profit.
Here, '매도' is used metaphorically to mean 'denouncing' or 'criticizing,' representing harsh verbal actions.