Korean Conversation · Level 329
15 words
Korean word
체류
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheryu
Meaning
- nounstay
Example
한국에서의 체류는 한 달이에요.han gu ge seo ui che ryu neun han ta ri e yo
A stay in Korea lasts one month.
More examples
체류 기간이 길어지면 비자를 연장해야 해요.che ryu ki ga ni ki reo ji myeon pi ja reul yeon jang hae ya hae yo
If my stay lasts longer, I have to extend my visa.
Core concept
Remaining in one place for a fairly long but temporary period.
Common phrases
장기 체류chang gi che ryu
long-term stay
체류 기간che ryu ki gan
period of stay
체류 목적che ryu mok jjeok
purpose of stay
Similar words
머무름meomureum: The act or state of remaining in a place for some time.
숙박sukppak: The act of staying overnight at a place during a trip.
Definition in Korean
일시적이지만 비교적 긴 기간 동안 한 장소에 머무르는 상태나 그 기간을 가리키는 명사il ssi jeo gi ji man pi gyo jeok kin ki gan tong an han chang so e meo mu reu neun sang tae na keu ki ga neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
This Sino-Korean noun combines elements meaning roughly "to stop" and "to remain," creating the image of staying in one place for a period.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, Korean often uses verbs for staying, while this noun is common in descriptions of residence status and official documents.