Korean word

취급

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwigeup

Meaning

  • nounhandling

Example

제품의 취급 방법을 잘 읽으세요.che pu mui chwi geup pang beo beul chal il geu se yo

Read the instructions for handling the product carefully.

Illustration for 취급 (handling)

More examples

파손 우려가 있으니 취급 시 장갑을 착용하세요.pa son u ryeo ga i sseu ni chwi geup si chang ga beul cha gyong ha se yo

Please wear gloves when handling it because it may be damaged.

Core concept

The manner in which something is dealt with, from physically handling an item to treating a person or situation in a particular way.

Common phrases

  • 취급 시chwi geup si

    when handling

  • 취급 설명서chwi geup seol myeong seo

    handling instructions

  • 취급 담당자chwi geup tam dang ja

    person responsible for handling

Similar words

처리cheori: Processing an office task or problem follows set steps that bring the matter to completion.
처우cheou: Treatment of workers or people receiving support includes their conditions and level of care.
대우taeu: Treatment of a person reflects the manner and respect shown in dealing with them.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 사물에 대한 다룸새나 취급 상태를 뜻하는 명사로 대우나 처리 방식까지 포함할 수 있다.sa ra mi na sa mu re tae han ta rum sae na chwi geup sang tae reul tteu ta neun myeong sa ro tae u na cheo ri pang sik kka ji po ham hal ssu it tta

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean components express taking and handling, a concrete image that broadened to include the way people and matters are dealt with.

Usage tips

  • For people, 취급 (chwigeup, "treatment or handling") can sound formal or impersonal, while warmer Korean choices are often preferred when respect or care is the focus.

Other meanings

  • treatmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 취급하다chwigeupadahandleverb
  • 취급되다chwigeupttoedabe handledverb
  • 취급업체chwigeubeopchehandling companynoun

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