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15 words
Korean word
조기
Pronunciation
Romanizationchogi
Meaning
- nounearly
Example
문제를 조기에 해결해야 한다.mun je reul cho gi e hae gyeol hae ya han da
We need to solve the problem early.
More examples
조기 발견은 치료 성공률을 높인다.cho gi pal gyeo neun chi ryo seong gong nyu reul no pin da
Early detection increases the success rate of treatment.
Core concept
A point on the timeline that comes before the usual time for something.
Common phrases
조기 발견cho gi pal gyeon
early detection
조기 치료cho gi chi ryo
early treatment
조기 퇴원cho gi toe won
early discharge
Similar words
초기chogi: The short period just after something begins, while its direction is taking shape.
초반choban: The early section of an event or process, after it has begun but before its middle.
Definition in Korean
보통의 시기보다 앞선 시기나 그 때를 가리키는 말.po tong ui si gi bo da ap sseon si gi na keu ttae reul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning early and period to name an earlier time.
Usage tips
- English early often works as an adjective or adverb, while this Korean word can stand as the noun for an earlier time.