Korean word

정산

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongsan

Meaning

  • nounsettlement

Example

교통비는 제가 정산하겠습니다.kyo tong bi neun che ga cheong san ha get sseum ni da

I will settle the transportation expenses.

Illustration for 정산 (settlement)

More examples

정산 방법을 알려 주세요.cheong san pang beo beul al lyeo chu se yo

Please tell me the settlement method.

Core concept

Bringing related amounts together, checking what each person owes, and closing the account with one final balance.

Common phrases

  • 정산 방법cheong san pang beop

    settlement method

  • 정산 기준cheong san ki jun

    settlement criteria

  • 월별 정산wol byeol cheong san

    monthly settlement

Similar words

계산kyesan: Adding numbers or items gives the total or result needed.
결제kyeolje: Completing the payment process clears an amount due for goods or services.

Definition in Korean

빚이나 비용·지급 내역 등 서로 얽힌 금전 항목을 맞춰 최종적으로 정리·청산하는 것.pi ji na pi yong chi geup nae yeok teung seo ro eol kin keum jeon hang mo geul mat chwo choe jong jeo geu ro cheong ni cheong san ha neun keot

Word origin

The term comes from Sino-Korean roots for precision and calculation, which together suggest checking figures carefully until the accounts are balanced.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that this word covers the accounting between people, whether the balance is paid immediately or later.

Other meanings

  • settleverb

Related words

  • 정산액cheongsanaeksettlement amountnoun
  • 정산대상cheongsandaesangitem for settlementnoun

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