Korean word

협의

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeobui

Meaning

  • noundiscussion

Example

일정은 팀과 협의하겠습니다.il jeong eun tim gwa hyeo bui ha get sseum ni da

I will discuss the schedule with the team.

Illustration for 협의 (discussion)

More examples

중요한 안건은 상사와 협의한 뒤에 전달하겠습니다.chung yo han an geo neun sang sa wa hyeo bui han twi e cheon dal ha get sseum ni da

I will convey the important agenda item after discussing it with my supervisor.

Core concept

Different parties compare their views and settle on a shared course of action.

Common phrases

  • 약속 시간을 협의 하다yak ssok si ga neul hyeo bui ha da

    discuss the appointment time

  • 점심 메뉴를 협의 하다cheom sim me nyu reul hyeo bui ha da

    discuss the lunch menu

  • 전화로 협의 하다cheon hwa ro hyeo bui ha da

    discuss by phone

Similar words

상의sangui: A consultation in which someone asks another person for advice about a plan or choice.
논의nonui: A focused discussion that examines an issue in detail and gathers ideas toward a conclusion.
조율choyul: The coordination of different schedules, opinions, or conditions into one workable arrangement.
상담sangdam: A consultation where a person shares a concern or question and seeks advice or help.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일에 대해 상호간에 의견을 교환하여 결정을 내리거나 방침을 정하는 일.eo tteon i re tae hae sang ho ga ne ui gyeo neul kyo hwan ha yeo kyeol jeong eul nae ri geo na pang chi meul cheong ha neun il

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines elements associated with cooperation and deliberation, linking the word to joint decision making.

Usage tips

  • In workplace and public planning, this word often appears in official notices, so it signals that a decision is being worked out jointly rather than announced by one person.

Other meanings

  • consultationnoun

Opposites

  • 독단tokttanunilateral decisionnoun

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