Korean Conversation · Level 255
15 words
Korean word
한도
Pronunciation
Romanizationhando
Meaning
- nounlimit
Example
이 상품은 구매 한도가 50만 원입니다.i sang pu meun ku mae han do ga 50 man wo nim ni da
This product has a purchase limit of 500,000 won.
More examples
이달 한도가 이미 소진됐어요.i dal han do ga i mi so jin dwae sseo yo
This month's limit has already been reached.
Core concept
A boundary that marks the greatest amount or number permitted under set conditions or during a set period.
Common phrases
카드 한도ka deu han do
card limit
한도 초과han do cho gwa
exceed the limit
한도 설정han do seol jeong
limit setting
Similar words
한계hangye: The final boundary of ability, progress, or continued action.
제한chehan: A set constraint on an activity, purchase, or use.
상한선sanghanseon: The top boundary of an allowed range, marked as the highest acceptable level.
Definition in Korean
금융·통신·서비스 등에서 일정 기간이나 조건 아래에서 허용되는 최대 한도액이나 횟수를 이르는 명사.keum nyung tong sin seo bi seu teung e seo il jeong ki ga ni na cho geon a rae e seo heo yong doe neun choe dae han do ae gi na hoet ssu reul i reu neun myeong sa
Word origin
This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning boundary and extent, which together express the greatest amount allowed.
Usage tips
- Korean uses this word for more than money, including a number of uses or an amount of data, so it is useful in banking, phone plans, and online services.
Opposites
- 무제한mujehanno limitnoun
Related words
- 한도액handoaekmaximum amountnoun
- 한도금액handogeumaeklimit amountnoun