Korean word

구조신호

Pronunciation

Romanizationkujosinho

Meaning

  • noundistress signal

Example

바다에서 배가 침몰해 구조신호를 보냈다.pa da e seo pae ga chim mol hae ku jo sin ho reul po naet tta

A ship sank at sea and sent a distress signal.

Illustration for 구조신호 (distress signal)

More examples

헬기가 구조신호를 확인하고 위치로 이동했다.hel gi ga ku jo sin ho reul hwa gin ha go wi chi ro i dong haet tta

The helicopter confirmed the distress signal and headed to the location.

Core concept

A clear message sent from danger to bring rescuers or nearby help.

Common phrases

  • 구조신호를 보내다ku jo sin ho reul po nae da

    send a distress signal

  • 구조신호를 수신하다ku jo sin ho reul su sin ha da

    receive a distress signal

  • 구조신호가 울리다ku jo sin ho ga ul li da

    a distress signal sounds

Similar words

조난 신호chonan sinho: A signal used when people are trapped or lost and cannot reach safety alone.
구조 요청kujo yocheong: A request for rescuers made by speaking, writing, or contacting a service.
긴급 신호kingeup sinho: A clear sign that a dangerous situation needs an immediate response.

Definition in Korean

조난 상황에서 구조대를 불러오거나 주변에 알려 도움을 받기 위해 보내는 신호cho nan sang hwang e seo ku jo dae reul pul leo o geo na chu byeo ne al lyeo to u meul pat kki wi hae po nae neun sin ho

Word origin

The word combines 구조 (gujo, "rescue") and 신호 (sinho, "signal"), literally naming a signal that calls for rescue.

Usage tips

  • In English, distress signal is an emergency term, so this word sounds serious rather than like a casual request for a small favor.

Opposites

  • 위험신호wiheomsinhodanger signalnoun

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