Korean word

권장

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwonjang

Meaning

  • nounrecommendation

Example

제품 라벨에 권장 보관 온도가 표시되어 있다.che pum ra be re kwon jang po gwan on do ga pyo si doe eo it tta

The recommended storage temperature is shown on the product label.

Illustration for 권장 (recommendation)

More examples

약 봉투에 권장 섭취량이 적혀 있다.yak pong tu e kwon jang seop chwi ryang i cheo kyeo it tta

The recommended intake is written on the medicine packet.

Core concept

A clear nudge toward the choice, method, or level considered best to follow.

Common phrases

  • 권장 온도kwon jang on do

    recommended temperature

  • 권장 섭취량kwon jang seop chwi ryang

    recommended intake

  • 권장 사용량kwon jang sa yong nyang

    recommended usage amount

Similar words

추천chucheon: A personal recommendation points toward a person or thing judged worth choosing.
제안chean: An idea or plan is put forward for consideration to solve a problem or improve a situation.
권유kwonyu: A gentle prompt encourages an action while leaving the choice open.
조언choeon: Guidance draws on useful experience or knowledge to support a better decision.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 방법, 수치 따위를 바람직하다고 권하고 따르도록 권유하는 표현eo tteon haeng dong i na pang beop su chi tta wi reul pa ram ji ka da go kwon ha go tta reu do rok kwo nyu ha neun pyo hyeon

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts mean urge and encourage, giving it the sense of urging people toward a desirable choice.

Usage tips

  • On product labels and public notices, it usually marks a practical standard to follow rather than a speaker's personal favorite.

Opposites

  • 금지keumjiprohibitionnoun
  • 비권장pigwonjangnon-recommendationnoun

Related words

  • 권장하다kwonjanghadarecommendverb
  • 권장량kwonjangnyangrecommended amountnoun
  • 권장사항kwonjangsahangrecommendationnoun

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