Korean word

청소

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongso

Meaning

  • nouncleaning

Example

집에서 청소를 끝냈어요.chi be seo cheong so reul kkeun nae sseo yo

I finished cleaning at home.

Illustration for 청소 (cleaning)

More examples

주말에 가족과 함께 청소를 했어요.chu ma re ka jok kkwa ham kke cheong so reul hae sseo yo

I cleaned with my family over the weekend.

Core concept

A dirty space becomes fresh and orderly as unwanted things are removed.

Common phrases

  • 청소를 하다cheong so reul ha da

    do the cleaning

  • 주방 청소chu bang cheong so

    kitchen cleaning

  • 청소를 끝내다cheong so reul kkeun nae da

    finish cleaning

Similar words

쓸기sseulgi: Using a broom or brush to collect loose dirt and rubbish from the floor.
닦기takkki: Using a cloth to remove dirt, spills, or marks from a surface.
정리cheongni: Putting things in suitable places so a room, task, or set of information is organized.
청결cheonggyeol: Cleanliness as a quality or condition of a person, place, or thing.

Definition in Korean

먼지나 더러운 것을 치워서 깨끗하게 만드는 일이나 그런 상태.meon ji na teo reo un keo seul chi wo seo kkae kkeu ta ge man deu neun i ri na keu reon sang tae

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean roots for clear or clean and sweep, which together suggest sweeping away what makes a space dirty.

Usage tips

  • 청소 (cheongso, "cleaning") is broader than sweeping alone and can include removing dust, wiping surfaces, and making a room orderly.

Opposites

  • 더러움teoreoumdirtinessnoun
  • 방치pangchineglectnoun

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