Korean word

처리

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheori

Meaning

  • nounhandling

Example

이 문제는 처리가 필요해요.i mun je neun cheo ri ga pi ryo hae yo

This problem needs handling.

Illustration for 처리 (handling)

More examples

환불 처리는 보통 3일 걸려요.hwan bul cheo ri neun po tong 3 il keol lyeo yo

Refund processing usually takes three days.

Core concept

Something is sorted and dealt with according to an established method so the matter is finished.

Common phrases

  • 처리 방법cheo ri pang beop

    processing method

  • 파일 처리pa il cheo ri

    file processing

  • 환불 처리hwan bul cheo ri

    refund processing

Similar words

대처taecheo: Practical action taken in response to a difficult situation to limit harm or restore order.
해결haegyeol: Bringing a problem to an end with no unresolved issue left.
조치chochi: A specific step taken to prevent, control, or deal with a danger or conflict.

Definition in Korean

문제나 사물을 일정한 기준이나 방법에 따라 정리·처분하여 끝내는 행위나 절차mun je na sa mu reul il jeong han ki ju ni na pang beo be tta ra cheong ni cheo bun ha yeo kkeun nae neun haeng wi na cheol cha

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines handling something with putting it into a logical order, a combination that suggests a matter being dealt with from start to finish.

Usage tips

  • When a Korean notice uses this word for a request or document, the focus is usually on completing the required procedure rather than personally helping someone.

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