Korean word

접촉

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheopchok

Meaning

  • nouncontact

Example

감염을 막으려면 사람과의 접촉을 줄이세요.ka myeo meul ma geu ryeo myeon sa ram gwa ui cheop cho geul chu ri se yo

To prevent infection, reduce contact with people.

Illustration for 접촉 (contact)

More examples

아이와의 접촉은 정서 발달에 중요하다.a i wa ui cheop cho geun cheong seo pal da re chung yo ha da

Contact with children is important for emotional development.

Core concept

A point where people or things meet, touch, or become connected.

Common phrases

  • 접촉을 줄이다cheop cho geul chu ri da

    reduce contact

  • 접촉을 피하다cheop cho geul pi ha da

    avoid contact

  • 접촉이 발생하다cheop cho gi pal saeng ha da

    contact occurs

Similar words

만남mannam: A face-to-face meeting, especially when people meet for the first time.
연락yeollak: Exchanging news or information through calls, messages, or other communication.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 물체가 서로 직접 닿거나 만나서 관계나 연락이 이루어지는 상태나 그런 행위sa ra mi na mul che ga seo ro chik jjeop ta keo na man na seo kwan gye na yeol la gi i ru eo ji neun sang tae na keu reon haeng wi

Word origin

접 (jeop, "join") and 촉 (chok, "touch") combine in this Sino-Korean word for contact that can lead to connection.

Usage tips

  • 접촉 (jeopchok, "contact") often sounds more formal or technical than everyday Korean expressions for touching, meeting, or getting in touch.

Other meanings

  • touchnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 접촉자cheopchokjjacontact personnoun
  • 접촉사고cheopchokssagocollisionnoun

Word lists with this word