Korean word

수상

Pronunciation

Romanizationsusang

Meaning

  • nounaward

Example

그 작품은 올해 수상 후보에 올랐다.keu chak pu meun ol hae su sang hu bo e ol lat tta

The work was nominated for an award this year.

Illustration for 수상 (award)

More examples

그는 여러 국제 대회에서 수상 경력이 있다.keu neun yeo reo kuk jje tae hoe e seo su sang kyeong nyeo gi it tta

He has a history of receiving awards at several international competitions.

Core concept

The status of being chosen for and receiving an official prize in a competition or ceremony.

Common phrases

  • 수상 후보su sang hu bo

    award nominee

  • 수상 경력su sang kyeong nyeok

    award history

  • 수상 소감su sang so gam

    award acceptance speech

Similar words

수상자susangja: A person or group that has received an official prize.
시상식sisangsik: A ceremony or event held to present prizes.
상장sangjang: A formal document that proves a person or work received a prize.

Definition in Korean

경연·공모·시상식 등에서 심사 결과로 상을 받은 상태나 그 상을 받은 대상을 가리키는 말.kyeong yeon kong mo si sang sik teung e seo sim sa kyeol gwa ro sang eul pa deun sang tae na keu sang eul pa deun tae sang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning receive and prize, which together express receiving an award.

Usage tips

  • In Korean news and formal writing, this term often marks an achievement by a film, book, person, or other work rather than simple participation.

Other meanings

  • water surfacenoun
  • prime ministernoun

Related words

  • 수상자susangjaaward recipientnoun
  • 수상작susangjakaward-winning worknoun
  • 수상경력susanggyeongnyeokaward historynoun

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