TOPIK · Level 366
16 words
Korean word
폐지
Pronunciation
Romanizationpyeji
Meaning
- nounabolition
Example
그 제도는 폐지되었다.keu che do neun pye ji doe eot tta
The system was abolished.
More examples
국회는 그 법의 폐지를 표결로 확정했다.ku koe neun keu peo bui pye ji reul pyo gyeol lo hwak jjeong haet tta
The National Assembly finalized the abolition of the law by a vote.
Core concept
The official closing of a rule or system so it no longer governs.
Common phrases
폐지 결정pye ji kyeol jeong
decision to abolish
폐지 조치pye ji cho chi
abolition measure
폐지 대상pye ji tae sang
target for abolition
Similar words
취소chwiso: A booking, decision, or application is canceled so the planned action will not happen.
중단chungdan: An activity or process stops partway and does not continue.
폐쇄pyeswae: A facility or place is officially shut so people can no longer enter or use it.
해지haeji: A contract or subscription is ended so its services and benefits no longer continue.
Definition in Korean
법률·제도 등을 공식적으로 끝내어 더 이상 적용하거나 시행하지 않게 하는 것.peom nyul che do teung eul kong sik jjeo geu ro kkeun nae eo teo i sang cheo gyong ha geo na si haeng ha ji an ke ha neun keot
Word origin
Built from Sino-Korean elements meaning discard and stop, the word presents abolition as making an existing system cease to operate.
Usage tips
- This word suits formal announcements and news, while a temporary pause usually calls for a different expression in Korean.