Korean word

편의

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonui

Meaning

  • nounconvenience

Example

상점에서는 고객의 편의를 위해 포장도 해드립니다.sang jeo me seo neun ko gae gui pyeo nui reul wi hae po jang do hae deu rim ni da

The store also wraps items for customers' convenience.

Illustration for 편의 (convenience)

More examples

카페에는 이용자의 편의를 위해 콘센트가 있다.ka pe e neun i yong ja ui pyeo nui reul wi hae kon sen teu ga it tta

The cafe has power outlets for the convenience of its users.

Core concept

Something is set up in a suitable way so that people can use it without extra trouble.

Common phrases

  • 편의 시설pyeo nui si seol

    convenience facilities

  • 편의점pyeo nui jeom

    convenience store

  • 편의를 위해pyeo nui reul wi hae

    for convenience

Similar words

편의성pyeonuiseong: The degree to which something is easy and convenient to use.
편리함pyeolliham: A state in which tasks are easy to do and place little burden on people.

Definition in Korean

사람이 이용하거나 처리하기에 불편함이 없도록 마련된 배려나 조치, 또는 그로 인해 생기는 편리한 상태sa ra mi i yong ha geo na cheo ri ha gi e pul pyeon ha mi eop tto rok ma ryeon doen pae ryeo na cho chi tto neun keu ro in hae saeng gi neun pyeol li han sang tae

Word origin

The word is built from Sino-Korean elements associated with usefulness and suitability, a meaning path that helps explain its focus on practical ease.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when reading notices about shops and facilities because it can highlight how a service reduces effort for the people using it.

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