Korean word

조언

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoeon

Meaning

  • nounadvice

Example

면접 전에 선배에게 조언을 구했어요.myeon jeop cheo ne seon bae e ge cho eo neul ku hae sseo yo

I asked a senior colleague for advice before the interview.

Illustration for 조언 (advice)

More examples

그는 내게 솔직한 조언을 해줬어요.keu neun nae ge sol ji kan cho eo neul hae jwo sseo yo

He gave me honest advice.

Core concept

Guidance offered by someone with useful experience or knowledge.

Common phrases

  • 조언을 받다cho eo neul pat tta

    receive advice

  • 전문가의 조언cheon mun ga ui cho eon

    expert advice

  • 조언을 참고하다cho eo neul cham go ha da

    refer to advice

Similar words

권유kwonyu: A soft recommendation to do something, leaving the choice open.
충고chunggo: A warning about a problem or risk that encourages someone to correct course.
추천chucheon: A statement that presents a specific person or thing as worth choosing.
팁tip: A brief, useful trick or piece of know-how for everyday use.

Definition in Korean

문제를 해결하거나 더 나은 결정을 하도록 돕기 위해 경험이나 지식을 바탕으로 주는 말이나 의견.mun je reul hae gyeol ha geo na teo na eun kyeol jeong eul ha do rok top kki wi hae kyeong heo mi na chi si geul pa tang eu ro chu neun ma ri na ui gyeon

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation whose parts mean help and speech, linking the word itself to supportive guidance.

Usage tips

  • This word usually presents a suggestion as help for another person, so it is more purposeful than a simple statement of personal opinion.

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