Korean Conversation · Level 201
15 words
Korean word
회비
Pronunciation
Romanizationhoebi
Meaning
- nounmembership fee
Example
모임에 가기 전에 회비를 냈어요.mo i me ka gi cheo ne hoe bi reul nae sseo yo
I paid the membership fee before going to the meeting.
More examples
동아리 회비는 매달 2만 원이에요.tong a ri hoe bi neun mae dal 2 man wo ni e yo
The club membership fee is 20,000 won per month.
Core concept
Money collected from each member to pay for the activities and upkeep of a group.
Common phrases
회비를 내다hoe bi reul nae da
pay the membership fee
회비를 모으다hoe bi reul mo eu da
collect membership fees
회비 인상hoe bi in sang
membership fee increase
Similar words
가입비kaipppi: A one-time fee charged when joining a club, gym, or other group.
모임비moimbi: Money collected at a gathering to cover food, drinks, or the place.
기부금kibugeum: Money willingly given to support an organization or activity.
Definition in Korean
동호회·학교·회사 등 구성원이 공동 활동을 위해 일정액씩 납부하는 돈tong ho hoe hak kkyo hoe sa teung ku seong wo ni kong dong hwal dong eul wi hae il jeong aek ssik nap ppu ha neun ton
Word origin
The term was formed from Sino-Korean elements for a meeting or association and a cost, linking the word to a shared group expense.
Usage tips
- The amount and collection date often depend on the group, so membership fee does not always mean a monthly payment.