Korean word

초보

Pronunciation

Romanizationchobo

Meaning

  • nounbeginner

Example

저는 초보예요.cheo neun cho bo ye yo

I'm a beginner.

Illustration for 초보 (beginner)

More examples

아직 초보라서 서툴러요.a jik cho bo ra seo seo tul leo yo

I'm still a beginner, so I'm not very good at it.

Core concept

A person who has just entered the early stage of learning something.

Common phrases

  • 초보 운전cho bo un jeon

    novice driver

  • 초보 단계cho bo tan gye

    novice stage

Similar words

초보자choboja: A person with little experience in a skill or field.
초급chogeup: The first level of learning, focused on basic knowledge and skills.
입문자immunja: A person who has newly entered a field and begun studying it.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 기술을 이제 막 배우기 시작한 사람이나 그런 상태를 이르는 말.eo tteon i ri na ki su reul i je mak pae u gi si ja kan sa ra mi na keu reon sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

Formed from Sino-Korean elements for first and step, the word presents learning as taking an initial step.

Usage tips

  • When it appears before the name of a skill or activity, it marks an entry-level context and helps with reading notices and labels.

Other meanings

  • inexperienced personnoun

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