Korean word

한정

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanjeong

Meaning

  • nounlimit

Example

이 가게는 한정 메뉴를 판매해요.i ka ge neun han jeong me nyu reul pan mae hae yo

This store sells a limited menu.

Illustration for 한정 (limit)

More examples

세일은 한정 기간만 진행됩니다.se i reun han jeong ki gan man chin haeng doem ni da

The sale runs only for a limited period.

Core concept

A boundary fixed in advance that keeps something within a set range.

Common phrases

  • 한정 판매han jeong pan mae

    limited sale

  • 한정 수량han jeong su ryang

    limited quantity

  • 한정 기간han jeong ki gan

    limited period

Similar words

제한chehan: A rule that reduces the range of permitted use or action.
한도hando: The maximum amount or number available for a set purpose.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이나 조건을 일정하게 정해 그 밖으로 벗어나지 못하게 하는 상태eo tteon tae sang i na cho geo neul il jeong ha ge cheong hae keu pa kkeu ro peo seo na ji mo ta ge ha neun sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning limit and set, matching its sense of a boundary fixed in advance.

Usage tips

  • In advertising, 한정 (hanjeong, "limited") often creates a sense of scarcity, so it is useful to notice when an offer is available only for a fixed time or under fixed conditions.

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