Korean word

경비

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongbi

Meaning

  • nounsecurity guard

Example

상점 앞에 경비가 서 있어요.sang jeom a pe kyeong bi ga seo i sseo yo

A security guard is standing in front of the store.

Illustration for 경비 (security guard)

More examples

회사는 야간에 경비를 고용했다.hoe sa neun ya ga ne kyeong bi reul ko yong haet tta

The company hired a security guard at night.

Core concept

Someone whose job is to watch over a place and keep it safe.

Common phrases

  • 야간 경비ya gan kyeong bi

    nighttime security

  • 경비를 고용하다kyeong bi reul ko yong ha da

    hire a security guard

Similar words

보안poan: Measures or systems that protect people, property, or information from danger or intrusion.
경비원kyeongbiwon: A worker who watches a building or facility, controls entry, and helps keep it safe.
비용piyong: Money that must be paid or spent for a particular activity or purpose.
지출chichul: Money actually paid out for planned or necessary spending.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 장소를 지키는 일 또는 그 일을 하는 사람; 또는 어떤 일이나 시설을 유지·운영하는 데 드는 비용sa ra mi na chang so reul chi ki neun il tto neun keu i reul ha neun sa ram tto neun eo tteon i ri na si seo reul yu ji u nyeong ha neun te teu neun pi yong

Word origin

Korean has two homophonous Sino-Korean compounds pronounced gyeongbi, one for security and one for business costs, so surrounding context determines the meaning.

Usage tips

  • When 경비 (gyeongbi, "security or expenses") appears, checking the words around it prevents confusion between a person on duty and money used to run something.

Other meanings

  • expensesnoun

Opposites

  • 무방비mubangbilack of protectionnoun

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