Korean word

장단점

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangdanjeom

Meaning

  • nounpros and cons

Example

이 제품의 장단점을 비교해 보자.i che pu mui chang dan jeo meul pi gyo hae po ja

Let's compare the pros and cons of this product.

Illustration for 장단점 (pros and cons)

More examples

면접에서 자신의 장단점을 솔직하게 말해 보세요.myeon jeo be seo cha si nui chang dan jeo meul sol ji ka ge mal hae po se yo

Please speak honestly about your strengths and weaknesses in the interview.

Core concept

The two-sided picture of an object, choice, or plan, including its benefits and drawbacks.

Common phrases

  • 장단점 비교chang dan jeom pi gyo

    comparison of pros and cons

  • 장단점 정리chang dan jeom cheong ni

    summary of pros and cons

  • 장단점 분석chang dan jeom pun seok

    analysis of pros and cons

Similar words

장점changjeom: A positive quality or useful feature of a person or thing.
단점tanjeom: A weakness or flaw in a person or thing that makes it less effective or desirable.
강점kangjeom: A standout ability or feature that makes a person or thing particularly effective.
약점yakjjeom: A weak point in a person, thing, or situation that can lead to difficulty.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상의 긍정적 요소와 부정적 요소를 함께 가리키는 말.eo tteon tae sang ui keung jeong jeok yo so wa pu jeong jeok yo so reul ham kke ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The compound 장단점 (jangdanjeom, "pros and cons") uses 장단 (jangdan, "strengths and weaknesses") plus 점 (jeom, "point or item") to refer to both sides.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful whenever an English speaker wants to assess something fairly instead of praising or criticizing only one side.

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