Korean word

친환경

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinhwangyeong

Meaning

  • nouneco-friendly

Example

저는 친환경 쇼핑백을 사용해요.cheo neun chin hwan gyeong syo ping bae geul sa yong hae yo

I use an eco-friendly shopping bag.

Illustration for 친환경 (eco-friendly)

More examples

학교에서 친환경 캠페인을 열었어요.hak kkyo e seo chin hwan gyeong kaem pe i neul yeo reo sseo yo

An eco-friendly campaign was held at school.

Core concept

A product, method, or quality that works with nature while using fewer resources and causing less harm.

Common phrases

  • 친환경 캠페인chin hwan gyeong kaem pe in

    eco-friendly campaign

  • 친환경 매장chin hwan gyeong mae jang

    eco-friendly store

Similar words

에코eko: A short loanword label for something that is kind to the environment.
재활용chaehwaryong: Turning used materials into new products by collecting and processing them.
무공해mugonghae: A condition with almost no harmful emissions or pollution.

Definition in Korean

자연과 자원을 보호하거나 피해를 적게 주는 제품·방법·성질을 이르는 말.cha yeon gwa cha wo neul po ho ha geo na pi hae reul cheok kke chu neun che pum pang beop seong ji reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning friendly and environment to express the idea of being kind to the environment.

Usage tips

  • On product packaging, this label can cover many kinds of environmental care, so the specific claim explains what makes the product less harmful.

Opposites

  • 환경파괴hwangyeongpagoeenvironmental destructionnoun

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