Korean word

방안

Pronunciation

Romanizationpangan

Meaning

  • nounmeasure

Example

재해에 대한 방안을 마련해야 한다.chae hae e tae han pang a neul ma ryeon hae ya han da

We need to come up with measures to deal with disasters.

Illustration for 방안 (measure)

More examples

팀은 문제의 근본 원인을 찾아 적절한 방안을 논의했다.ti meun mun je ui keun bon wo ni neul cha ja cheok jjeol han pang a neul no nui haet tta

The team discussed an appropriate measure after finding the root cause of the problem.

Core concept

A proposed course of action for solving a problem or dealing with a situation.

Common phrases

  • 해결 방안hae gyeol pang an

    solution

  • 임시 방안im si pang an

    temporary measure

Similar words

대안taean: Another plan or choice considered when the current one is unsuitable.
대책taechaek: Planned steps for responding to a problem and helping prevent its return.
해결책haegyeolchaek: A workable answer to a problem that shows what can be done.
방법pangbeop: A particular way of doing something to achieve a desired result.

Definition in Korean

문제 해결을 위해 제안하거나 정하는 생각이나 방법.mun je hae gyeo reul wi hae che an ha geo na cheong ha neun saeng ga gi na pang beop

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of a way forward and a proposal to mean a suggested solution or course of action.

Usage tips

  • In formal Korean, it often refers to a deliberate response to a problem rather than a casual idea or personal schedule.

Other meanings

  • plannoun
  • methodnoun
  • approachnoun

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