Korean word

대책

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaechaek

Meaning

  • nounmeasure

Example

문제를 해결하기 위한 대책이 필요하다.mun je reul hae gyeol ha gi wi han tae chae gi pi ryo ha da

Measures are needed to solve the problem.

Illustration for 대책 (measure)

More examples

정부는 경제 위기를 막기 위한 대책을 발표했다.cheong bu neun kyeong je wi gi reul mak kki wi han tae chae geul pal pyo haet tta

The government announced measures to prevent an economic crisis.

Core concept

A prepared course of action that handles a problem or helps prevent it from happening again.

Common phrases

  • 대책을 마련하다tae chae geul ma ryeon ha da

    take measures

  • 긴급 대책kin geup tae chaek

    emergency measures

  • 종합 대책chong hap tae chaek

    comprehensive measures

Similar words

방안pangan: A suggested approach for finding a solution to a problem.
조치chochi: A definite step taken to prevent, control, or deal with danger.
대처taecheo: A practical way of handling a difficult situation or limiting its harm.
대안taean: A replacement plan or choice offered when another plan is unsuitable.

Definition in Korean

어떤 문제가 생겼을 때 그 문제를 처리하거나 재발을 막기 위해 마련한 조치나 계획.eo tteon mun je ga saeng gyeo sseul ttae keu mun je reul cheo ri ha geo na chae ba reul mak kki wi hae ma ryeon han cho chi na kye hoek

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean compound, it combines the ideas of facing a problem and forming a plan, which explains its use for a planned response.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a quick fix, this word can include steps for prevention as well as action after a problem occurs.

Other meanings

  • remedynoun

Opposites

  • 무대책mudaechaeklack of measuresnoun
  • 방치pangchineglectnoun

Related words

  • 긴급대책kingeupttaechaekemergency measuresnoun
  • 종합대책chonghapttaechaekcomprehensive measuresnoun
  • 예방대책yebangdaechaekpreventive measuresnoun

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