Korean word

조사

Pronunciation

Romanizationchosa

Meaning

  • nounsurvey

Example

최근에 정부가 경제 상황에 대한 조사를 시작했어요.choe geu ne cheong bu ga kyeong je sang hwang e tae han cho sa reul si ja kae sseo yo

Recently, the government started a survey on the economic situation.

Illustration for 조사 (survey)

More examples

경찰이 철저한 조사를 진행하고 있어요.kyeong cha ri cheol jeo han cho sa reul chin haeng ha go i sseo yo

The police are conducting a thorough investigation.

Core concept

A planned process of gathering and checking information about a subject.

Common phrases

  • 조사를 시작하다cho sa reul si ja ka da

    start a survey

  • 조사를 진행하다cho sa reul chin haeng ha da

    conduct a survey

  • 조사를 받다cho sa reul pat tta

    be investigated

Similar words

확인hwagin: A process of checking facts or details to make sure they are correct.
점검cheomgeom: A careful check of a machine or vehicle to find faults or problems.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 현상을 체계적으로 살펴보고 원인이나 상태를 밝히는 행위나 그 결과.eo tteon sa si ri na hyeon sang eul che gye jeo geu ro sal pyeo bo go wo ni ni na sang tae reul pal ki neun haeng wi na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of careful examination and verification, which suits an organized search for reliable information.

Usage tips

  • In news and formal conversation, this word can describe research into a situation rather than a questionnaire for public opinions.

Other meanings

  • particlenoun

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