Korean word

점검

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheomgeom

Meaning

  • nouninspection

Example

출발 전에 타이어의 점검을 잊지 마세요.chul bal cheo ne ta i eo ui cheom geo meul it jji ma se yo

Don't forget to inspect the tires before you leave.

Illustration for 점검 (inspection)

More examples

가전 제품은 정기적인 점검이 필요해요.ka jeon che pu meun cheong gi jeo gin cheom geo mi pi ryo hae yo

Home appliances need regular inspection.

Core concept

A careful check of a machine or vehicle, part by part, to find anything wrong.

Common phrases

  • 정기 점검cheong gi cheom geom

    regular inspection

  • 사용 전 점검sa yong cheon cheom geom

    pre-use inspection

  • 안전 점검an jeon cheom geom

    safety inspection

Similar words

확인hwagin: A check that establishes whether information or a situation is correct and free of problems.
검사keomsa: A formal examination of a device or product against set standards to reach a judgment.

Definition in Korean

기계나 차량 따위의 상태를 꼼꼼히 살펴 이상이나 결함을 찾아내는 검사나 확인 과정ki gye na cha ryang tta wi ui sang tae reul kkom kkom hi sal pyeo i sang i na kyeol ha meul cha ja nae neun keom sa na hwa gin kwa jeong

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning a point or part and examine, fitting a check of each part for problems.

Usage tips

  • This word suggests a thorough, often planned check rather than a quick look, so it is useful for vehicles and machines before use.

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