자정自淨

[ jajeong ]
「명사」 Noun
• self-purification

The process of polluted water or soil becoming clean by itself.

natural phenomena
• self-purification

(figurative) The process of a corrupt organization, etc., putting an end to its corruption voluntarily.

law & justice
Type:
Sino-Korean
Level:
Advanced

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