Korean word

장점

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangjeom

Meaning

  • nounstrength

Example

이 사람의 장점은 친절함이에요.i sa ra mui chang jeo meun chin jeol ha mi e yo

This person's strength is kindness.

Illustration for 장점 (strength)

More examples

자기소개서에 장점을 살려 쓰세요.cha gi so gae seo e chang jeo meul sal lyeo sseu se yo

Use your strengths when writing your personal statement.

Core concept

A favorable quality or feature that gives a person or thing an edge.

Common phrases

  • 장점이 있다chang jeo mi it tta

    have strengths

  • 장점을 살리다chang jeo meul sal li da

    make the most of strengths

  • 장점과 단점chang jeom gwa tan jeom

    strengths and weaknesses

Similar words

강점kangjeom: A standout skill or capability that helps achieve success in work or competition.
이점ijeom: A benefit that comes from a particular choice or situation.
메리트meriteu: A worthwhile feature that offers a practical payoff when something is used.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람이나 사물에서 다른 것보다 좋은 점이나 긍정적인 면을 가리키는 명사로, 평가나 선택에서 그 대상이 유리한 부분을 뜻함.eo tteon sa ra mi na sa mu re seo ta reun keot ppo da cho eun cheo mi na keung jeong jeo gin myeo neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro pyeong ga na seon tae ge seo keu tae sang i yu ri han pu bu neul tteu tam

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning long or prominent and point, suggesting a favorable point that stands out.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect strength to describe a person, but this word also naturally describes a product's useful feature or a plan's benefit.

Other meanings

  • advantagenoun

Opposites

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