Korean word

지원

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiwon

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

정부의 지원을 받았어요.cheong bu ui chi wo neul pa da sseo yo

I received support from the government.

Illustration for 지원 (support)

More examples

비용 부담이 어려워서 기관에 지원을 요청했어요.pi yong pu da mi eo ryeo wo seo ki gwa ne chi wo neul yo cheong hae sseo yo

As it was difficult for me to cover the expenses, I requested support from the organization.

Core concept

Resources, advice, or people brought in to help something succeed.

Common phrases

  • 정부 지원cheong bu chi won

    government aid

  • 지원금chi won geum

    financial support

  • 지원서chi won seo

    application form

  • 취업 지원chwi eop chi won

    job-seeking support

  • 장학금 지원chang hak kkeum chi won

    scholarship assistance

Similar words

도움toum: Help given to ease a person's difficulty or solve a problem.
보조pojo: Aid that fills a needed gap so a main task can continue.
후원huwon: Money or goods given to support a person, group, or activity.

Definition in Korean

금전적·물자적 지원뿐만 아니라 조언이나 인력 제공처럼 활동을 돕는 다양한 행위를 포함하는 명사keum jeon jeok mul ja jeok chi won ppun man a ni ra cho eo ni na il lyeok che gong cheo reom hwal dong eul tom neun ta yang han haeng wi reul po ham ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is Sino-Korean, combining elements meaning support and help, which explains its broad use for practical assistance beyond money.

Usage tips

  • English learners should not limit this word to financial help, since Korean uses it naturally for advice, staff, supplies, and other practical assistance.

Other meanings

  • aidnoun
  • subsidynoun
  • grantnoun
  • applicationnoun

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