Korean word

지침

Pronunciation

Romanizationchichim

Meaning

  • nounguideline

Example

정부는 새로운 코로나 대응 지침을 발표했다.cheong bu neun sae ro un ko ro na tae eung chi chi meul pal pyo haet tta

The government announced new COVID-19 response guidelines.

Illustration for 지침 (guideline)

More examples

학생들은 학교 지침을 준수해야 한다.hak ssaeng deu reun hak kkyo chi chi meul chun su hae ya han da

Students must follow the school guidelines.

Core concept

A suggested standard that points people toward suitable action.

Common phrases

  • 지침을 준수하다chi chi meul chun su ha da

    comply with guidelines

  • 지침을 발표하다chi chi meul pal pyo ha da

    announce guidelines

Similar words

방침pangchim: A policy that shows the general approach chosen for handling an issue.
지시chisi: A directive that requires someone to carry out a specific action or task.
안내annae: Guidance that explains where to go, what to do, or how a service works.
규정kyujeong: A written regulation that sets a required standard within an organization.

Definition in Korean

개인이나 집단의 판단을 돕기 위해 권고적으로 제시되는 행동 기준이나 방향.kae i ni na chip tta nui pan da neul top kki wi hae kwon go jeo geu ro che si doe neun haeng dong ki ju ni na pang hyang

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements associated with pointing and a needle, linking physical direction with guidance for behavior.

Usage tips

  • When a government or institution publishes one, the term may sound practical and official even though it normally presents advice rather than an absolute law.

Other meanings

  • instructionsnoun

Opposites

  • 자율성chayulseongautonomynoun
  • 임의imuidiscretionnoun

Related words

  • 지침서chichimseoguideline manualnoun
  • 지침안chichimandraft guidelinesnoun

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