Korean word

수용

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuyong

Meaning

  • nounacceptance

Example

그는 그 제안의 수용을 거부했다.keu neun keu che a nui su yong eul keo bu haet tta

He refused to accept the proposal.

Illustration for 수용 (acceptance)

More examples

그는 그 제안의 수용 여부를 신중히 검토했다.keu neun keu che a nui su yong yeo bu reul sin jung hi keom to haet tta

He carefully considered whether to accept the proposal.

Core concept

Letting something in and making room for it, especially an idea, proposal, person, or thing.

Common phrases

  • 수용 여부su yong yeo bu

    acceptance status

  • 수용 가능성su yong ka neung seong

    acceptance potential

  • 수용 인원su yong i nwon

    admission capacity

Similar words

수락surak: A clear decision to accept an offer, invitation, or request.
동의tongui: Shared support for a proposal or opinion, or permission for an action.
인정injeong: Recognition of a fact, claim, ability, or position as valid or deserving respect.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것을 받아들이거나 용납하여 그 안에 포함시키는 행위나 상태eo tteon keo seul pa da deu ri geo na yong na pa yeo keu a ne po ham si ki neun haeng wi na sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning receive and contain, creating the image of taking something in and making room for it.

Usage tips

  • This noun is more common in formal writing than casual conversation, where Korean often expresses the same idea with a verb.

Other meanings

  • accommodationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 수용하다suyonghadaacceptverb
  • 수용력suyongnyeokreceptivitynoun
  • 수용률suyongnyulacceptance ratenoun

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