Korean word

조치

Pronunciation

Romanizationchochi

Meaning

  • nounaction

Example

위험이 있으면 조치를 취하세요.wi heo mi i sseu myeon cho chi reul chwi ha se yo

If there is a risk, take action.

Illustration for 조치 (action)

More examples

문제가 생기면 즉시 조치를 취하세요.mun je ga saeng gi myeon cheuk ssi cho chi reul chwi ha se yo

If a problem arises, take action immediately.

Core concept

A concrete step taken to prevent, control, or deal with a danger or conflict.

Common phrases

  • 조치를 취하다cho chi reul chwi ha da

    take action

  • 조치가 필요하다cho chi ga pi ryo ha da

    action needed

Similar words

대책taechaek: A prepared plan for handling a crisis or preventing a problem from happening again.
대처taecheo: A practical response that handles a difficult situation or limits its harm.
방법pangbeop: A way or procedure used to achieve a goal or solve a problem.

Definition in Korean

갈등이나 위험을 예방·관리하기 위해 취해지는 구체적인 조치나 처리 방식kal tteung i na wi heo meul ye bang kwal li ha gi wi hae chwi hae ji neun ku che jeo gin cho chi na cheo ri pang sik

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts mean arranging and setting something in place, which developed into the idea of a measure for handling a problem.

Usage tips

  • In formal notices and workplace speech, this noun usually points to a specific step with a practical result, not just a general intention.

Other meanings

  • responsenoun
  • countermeasurenoun

Opposites

  • 방치pangchineglectnoun
  • 무대응mudaeeungnonresponsenoun

Related words

  • 조치하다chochihadatake actionverb
  • 응급조치eunggeupjjochiemergency measurenoun
  • 사후조치sahujochifollow-up actionnoun

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