Korean word

출장

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuljang

Meaning

  • nounbusiness trip

Example

다음 주에 출장이 있어요.ta eum chu e chul jang i i sseo yo

I have a business trip next week.

Illustration for 출장 (business trip)

More examples

그는 지금 출장 중이에요.keu neun chi geum chul jang chung i e yo

He is currently on a business trip.

Core concept

A temporary move away from the usual workplace to carry out one's job elsewhere.

Common phrases

  • 출장 가다chul jang ka da

    go on a business trip

  • 출장 중chul jang chung

    on a business trip

  • 출장 기간chul jang ki gan

    business trip duration

Similar words

여행yeohaeng: A journey to another place for sightseeing, rest, or an overnight stay is a trip.
휴가hyuga: An approved period away from work or school allows time to rest.
외출oechul: Leaving home or work to spend a short time outside is going out.

Definition in Korean

회사의 지시나 업무상 이유로 일시적으로 다른 도시나 장소로 옮겨 가서 일하는 활동이나 상태를 가리키는 명사.hoe sa ui chi si na eom mu sang i yu ro il ssi jeo geu ro ta reun to si na chang so ro om gyeo ka seo il ha neun hwal dong i na sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is built from Sino-Korean elements associated with going out and carrying work farther afield.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a vacation, this word is tied to a work assignment, so it explains an absence without suggesting that someone is taking time off.

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