Korean word

대청소

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaecheongso

Meaning

  • noundeep cleaning

Example

이사 전에 가족들이 다 같이 대청소를 했어요.i sa cheo ne ka jok tteu ri ta ka chi tae cheong so reul hae sseo yo

Before moving, the whole family did a deep clean.

Illustration for 대청소 (deep cleaning)

More examples

주말에는 보통 가족들과 함께 대청소를 해요.chu ma re neun po tong ka jok tteul gwa ham kke tae cheong so reul hae yo

On weekends, I usually do a deep clean with my family.

Core concept

A large-scale household clean that goes beyond ordinary dusting and tidying.

Common phrases

  • 대청소를 하다tae cheong so reul ha da

    do some deep cleaning

  • 대청소를 시작하다tae cheong so reul si ja ka da

    begin a deep clean

  • 대청소를 끝내다tae cheong so reul kkeun nae da

    complete a deep clean

Similar words

청소cheongso: Removing dirt and dust from a place leaves it clean and fresh.
정리cheongni: Putting belongings into order removes clutter and makes the surroundings easier to use.
정돈cheongdon: Setting objects in their proper places and directions keeps everything looking neat.

Definition in Korean

평상시보다 더 철저하게 집 안 구석구석을 정돈하고 먼지와 때를 제거하는 큰 규모의 청소pyeong sang si bo da teo cheol jeo ha ge chip an ku seok kku seo geul cheong don ha go meon ji wa ttae reul che geo ha neun keun kyu mo ui cheong so

Word origin

Its meaning comes from joining the Sino-Korean words for big and cleaning, so the name highlights both the scale and thoroughness of the task.

Usage tips

  • It helps describe a shared household task, especially when several family members take part in getting the home ready for a change.

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