Korean word

충고

Pronunciation

Romanizationchunggo

Meaning

  • nounadvice

Example

나는 친구에게 충고를 받았어.na neun chin gu e ge chung go reul pa da sseo

I received advice from my friend.

Illustration for 충고 (advice)

More examples

그는 선생님의 충고에 따랐다.keu neun seon saeng ni mui chung go e tta rat tta

He followed his teacher's advice.

Core concept

A sincere warning that points out a problem or danger and urges someone to change course.

Common phrases

  • 충고를 하다chung go reul ha da

    give advice

  • 충고를 받아들이다chung go reul pa da deu ri da

    accept advice

  • 충고에 따르다chung go e tta reu da

    follow advice

  • 충고를 거절하다chung go reul keo jeol ha da

    reject advice

Similar words

조언choeon: Helpful advice that offers knowledge or experience for handling a problem or making a choice.
충언chungeon: Candid counsel offered out of genuine concern for another person's welfare.
꾸중kkujung: A verbal scolding directed at someone who has done something wrong.
권유kwonyu: A friendly suggestion that invites someone to try a particular action without pressure.

Definition in Korean

상대의 잘못이나 위험을 지적하여 조심하거나 고치라고 권하는 말이나 의견sang dae ui chal mo si na wi heo meul chi jeo ka yeo cho sim ha geo na ko chi ra go kwon ha neun ma ri na ui gyeon

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation from elements meaning loyalty and telling, giving the idea of sincerely telling someone what should be corrected.

Usage tips

  • 충고 (chunggo, "advice") is stronger than a casual suggestion because it often responds to a mistake or possible danger.

Related words

  • 충고하다chunggohadaadviseverb

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