This is the 4315th most frequent Korean word.
침체
Stagnation or downturn.
Here, '침체' refers to a state of economic stagnation or slowdown.
경제가 침체 상태에 접어들었습니다.
The economy has entered a state of recession.
In this context, '침체' indicates a lack of progress or dynamism in the project.
프로젝트가 침체되고 새로운 아이디어가 필요해요.
The project is stagnant and needs new ideas.
Here, '침체' is used to describe the stagnation or reduction in creativity.