Korean word

자원

Pronunciation

Romanizationchawon

Meaning

  • nounresource

Example

그 연구는 새로운 자원을 찾고 있다.keu yeon gu neun sae ro un cha wo neul chat kko it tta

The study is looking for a new resource.

Illustration for 자원 (resource)

More examples

이 지역에는 천연 자원이 풍부하다.i chi yeo ge neun cheo nyeon cha wo ni pung bu ha da

This region is rich in natural resources.

Core concept

Something useful that can be used to achieve a goal or gain a benefit.

Common phrases

  • 천연 자원cheo nyeon cha won

    natural resources

  • 에너지 자원e neo ji cha won

    energy resources

  • 자원 개발cha won kae bal

    resource development

Similar words

천연자원cheonyeonjawon: A useful material found in nature that people develop and use.
인적자원injeokjjawon: People and their skills viewed as useful assets for a group or organization.
자금chageum: Money supplied to support an activity, project, or business.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 사회가 이용해 이익을 얻을 수 있는 자연물·인력·자본 등 유용한 자산을 이르는 말.sa ra mi na sa hoe ga i yong hae i i geul eo deul ssu in neun cha yeon mul il lyeok cha bon teung yu yong han cha sa neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning usable means and source, forming the idea of a source of useful value.

Usage tips

  • English uses resource for more than natural materials, including people, money, time, skills, and information.

Opposites

Related words

  • 자원화chawonhwaresource recoverynoun
  • 자원관리chawongwalliresource managementnoun

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