Korean word

항의

Pronunciation

Romanizationhangui

Meaning

  • nounprotest

Example

시민들이 회사 앞에서 항의를 했다.si min deu ri hoe sa a pe seo hang ui reul haet tta

Citizens protested in front of the company.

Illustration for 항의 (protest)

More examples

고객들이 서비스에 대해 항의를 제기했다.ko gaek tteu ri seo bi seu e tae hae hang ui reul che gi haet tta

Customers lodged a protest about the service.

Core concept

An open expression of disagreement aimed at changing or challenging what someone has decided or done.

Common phrases

  • 항의를 제기하다hang ui reul che gi ha da

    lodge a protest

  • 항의를 받다hang ui reul pat tta

    receive a protest

  • 항의를 표명하다hang ui reul pyo myeong ha da

    express a protest

Similar words

불만pulman: A feeling that a situation, service, or result is not satisfactory.
반대pandae: A position that rejects a proposal, opinion, or plan.
시위siwi: A public gathering where people show support for a demand or cause.
민원minwon: A formal complaint or request submitted to a government office or public institution.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 결정에 대해 반대의 뜻을 말하거나 행동으로 나타내는 것.eo tteon haeng dong i na kyeol jeong e tae hae pan dae ui tteu seul mal ha geo na haeng dong eu ro na ta nae neun keot

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation joins the ideas of resisting and arguing, which helps connect the word with an expressed objection.

Usage tips

  • The word often sounds firm and direct rather than mild, so it suits situations where dissatisfaction is clearly directed at a person, group, or decision.

Other meanings

  • complaintnoun
  • objectionnoun

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