Korean word

지지

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiji

Meaning

  • nounsupport

Example

그는 나의 지지를 받았다.keu neun na ui chi ji reul pa dat tta

He received my support.

Illustration for 지지 (support)

More examples

그 후보는 국민의 지지를 얻었다.keu hu bo neun kung mi nui chi ji reul eo deot tta

The candidate gained public support.

Core concept

Backing that helps a person, idea, or policy stand firm and move forward.

Common phrases

  • 국민의 지지kung mi nui chi ji

    public support

  • 강한 지지kang han chi ji

    strong support

  • 정치적 지지cheong chi jeok chi ji

    political support

Similar words

찬성chanseong: A public statement or vote showing agreement with an idea or plan.
응원eungwon: Active cheering that gives a person or team courage to do well.
성원seongwon: Goodwill and assistance that help an organization or activity continue and grow.
지원chiwon: Aid that meets practical needs through money, materials, services, advice, or staff.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람이나 주장, 정책 따위를 옹호하거나 도와주는 마음이나 행동eo tteon sa ra mi na chu jang cheong chaek tta wi reul ong ho ha geo na to wa ju neun ma eu mi na haeng dong

Word origin

The term was borrowed from Chinese, where its two parts express the idea of propping something up and holding it in place, which helps explain its meaning.

Usage tips

  • When English approval sounds like a simple yes, this word can carry the stronger sense of standing behind a person, idea, or policy.

Other meanings

  • approvalnoun

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