Korean word

충전

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungjeon

Meaning

  • nounreload

Example

교통카드에 충전을 했어요.kyo tong ka deu e chung jeo neul hae sseo yo

I reloaded my transit card.

Illustration for 충전 (reload)

More examples

카드 충전은 편의점에서도 할 수 있어요.ka deu chung jeo neun pyeo nui jeo me seo do hal ssu i sseo yo

You can also reload your card at a convenience store.

Core concept

An outside supply restores usable power or available funds so a device can work or a payment can be made.

Common phrases

  • 카드 충전ka deu chung jeon

    card top-up

  • 무선 충전 패드mu seon chung jeon pae deu

    wireless charging pad

  • 완속 충전wan sok chung jeon

    slow charging

Similar words

재충전chaechungjeon: Restoring power or funds after they have been used brings a depleted supply back into use.

Definition in Korean

전기나 잔액 따위를 외부에서 보충하여 기능이나 결제를 가능하게 하는 행위cheon gi na cha naek tta wi reul oe bu e seo po chung ha yeo ki neung i na kyeol je reul ka neung ha ge ha neun haeng wi

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning fill and electricity, reflecting its original link to supplying electrical power before extending to stored value.

Usage tips

  • English often separates adding power from adding prepaid value, but Korean uses this word for both, so context shows what is being replenished.

Other meanings

  • chargingnoun

Opposites

  • 방전pangjeonbattery dischargenoun

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