This is the 2978th most frequent Korean word.
취약
"취약" means "vulnerable" or "weak."
The word '취약' refers to the physical weakness or instability of an object, in this case, a bridge.
그 다리는 현재 구조적으로 취약합니다.
The bridge is currently structurally weak.
Here, '취약' describes individuals or groups who are socially or economically vulnerable.
그 법은 취약한 계층을 보호하기 위해 제정되었습니다.
The law was enacted to protect vulnerable groups.
In this sentence, '취약' is used to describe susceptibility or sensitivity to external factors, applied to a device.