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15 words
Korean word
도전
Pronunciation
Romanizationtojeon
Meaning
- nounchallenge
Example
이 프로젝트는 우리에게 도전이 될 것이다.i peu ro jek teu neun u ri e ge to jeo ni toel kkeo si da
This project will be a challenge for us.
More examples
그는 매번 도전을 즐긴다.keu neun mae beon to jeo neul cheul gin da
He always enjoys taking on a challenge.
Core concept
A difficult or unfamiliar task viewed as something worth taking on and trying to overcome.
Common phrases
새로운 도전sae ro un to jeon
new challenge
도전 정신to jeon cheong sin
spirit of challenge
큰 도전keun to jeon
big challenge
Similar words
시도sido: An intentional effort to achieve something or test a possible result.
도전정신tojeonjeongsin: The readiness to take on new challenges with determination.
Definition in Korean
어려운 일이나 새로운 일에 맞서 힘껏 해 보려는 마음이나 그런 시도.eo ryeo un i ri na sae ro un i re mat sseo him kkeot hae po ryeo neun ma eu mi na keu reon si do
Word origin
It is a Sino-Korean word built from elements associated with challenging and fighting, so its form recalls facing difficulty head-on.
Usage tips
- For English speakers, this noun often frames difficulty positively, suggesting an opportunity for effort rather than a setback to avoid.
Related words
- 도전하다tojeonhadachallengeverb
- 도전자tojeonjachallengernoun
- 도전정신tojeonjeongsinspirit of challengenoun