Korean word

측

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheuk

Meaning

  • nounside

Example

회사 측은 아직 발표하지 않았다.hoe sa cheu geun a jik pal pyo ha ji a nat tta

The company has not announced anything yet.

Illustration for 측 (side)

More examples

정부 측은 입장 표명을 미뤘다.cheong bu cheu geun ip jjang pyo myeong eul mi rwot tta

The government side delayed stating its position.

Core concept

One party or viewpoint positioned on one side of an issue, often represented by a person, group, or institution.

Common phrases

  • 회사 측hoe sa cheuk

    company side

  • 정부 측cheong bu cheuk

    government side

  • 반대측pan dae cheuk

    opposition side

Similar words

쪽jjok: A particular side, place, or direction among possible locations or routes.
당사자tangsaja: A person or group with a direct connection to what happened.
입장ipjjang: A stated position or opinion about an issue.

Definition in Korean

사건이나 논의에서 한쪽의 입장이나 당사자를 가리키는 말로, 기관이나 사람 집단을 '~측'으로 지칭할 때 쓰인다.sa geo ni na no nui e seo han jjo gui ip jjang i na tang sa ja reul ka ri ki neun mal lo ki gwa ni na sa ram chip tta neul ~ cheuk eu ro chi ching hal ttae sseu in da

Word origin

The word 측 (cheuk, "side") is a Sino-Korean reading meaning side, and Korean extended that spatial idea to the party or viewpoint on one side of an issue.

Usage tips

  • The pattern of placing an institution or group before 측 (cheuk, "side") is useful for recognizing which party a Korean report is describing.

Opposites

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