Korean word

유지

Pronunciation

Romanizationyuji

Meaning

  • nounmaintenance

Example

현재 상태의 유지가 중요해요.hyeon jae sang tae ui yu ji ga chung yo hae yo

Maintaining the current state is important.

Illustration for 유지 (maintenance)

More examples

관계의 유지는 서로의 노력으로 가능해요.kwan gye ui yu ji neun seo ro ui no ryeo geu ro ka neung hae yo

Maintaining a relationship is possible through mutual effort.

Core concept

A steady hold on an existing state so that it continues without being altered.

Common phrases

  • 현상 유지hyeon sang yu ji

    status quo maintenance

  • 관계 유지kwan gye yu ji

    relationship maintenance

  • 건강 유지keon gang yu ji

    health maintenance

  • 일정 유지il jeong yu ji

    schedule maintenance

Similar words

지속chisok: The state of lasting continuously without stopping or being cut off.
관리kwalli: Looking after and checking something regularly so it stays in good condition.
안정anjeong: A stable and peaceful state free from worry or sudden change.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사물이나 상황의 현재 모습을 바꾸지 않고 계속 간직하거나 지탱하는 상태eo tteon sa mu ri na sang hwang ui hyeon jae mo seu beul pa kku ji an ko kye sok kan ji ka geo na chi taeng ha neun sang tae

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements linked with holding something up and continuing to hold it, which explains its meaning of preserving a state.

Usage tips

  • English learners can remember that this term often describes an ongoing result, not just the work done to achieve it.

Other meanings

  • retentionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 유지하다yujihadamaintainverb
  • 유지력yujiryeokability to maintainnoun
  • 유지비yujibimaintenance costsnoun

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