Korean word

주장

Pronunciation

Romanizationchujang

Meaning

  • nounclaim

Example

그녀는 자신의 주장을 분명히 밝혔다.keu nyeo neun cha si nui chu jang eul pun myeong hi pal kyeot tta

She clearly stated her claim.

Illustration for 주장 (claim)

More examples

그는 기자회견에서 주장을 철회했다.keu neun ki ja hoe gyeo ne seo chu jang eul cheol hoe haet tta

He withdrew his claim at the press conference.

Core concept

A position or opinion someone puts forward clearly and firmly.

Common phrases

  • 주장을 철회하다chu jang eul cheol hoe ha da

    withdraw one's claim

  • 주장을 고수하다chu jang eul ko su ha da

    stand by one's claim

  • 주장을 번복하다chu jang eul peon bo ka da

    change one's claim

Similar words

의견uigyeon: A thought or judgment that a person expresses about a matter.
입장ipjjang: The viewpoint or stance a person holds on a particular issue.
견해kyeonhae: A considered view or judgment about a subject, often expressed in formal language.

Definition in Korean

자신의 의견이나 입장을 말이나 행동으로 분명히 내세우는 것.cha si nui ui gyeo ni na ip jjang eul ma ri na haeng dong eu ro pun myeong hi nae se u neun keot

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements associated with what is central and what is stretched or put forward, fitting an opinion that is clearly asserted.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when following debates because it highlights the position a person is presenting, not just the topic under discussion.

Other meanings

  • captainnoun

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