B2 noun Formal

조치

[tɕotɕʰi]

A step or action taken to deal with a particular problem or situation.

Examples

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1

부적절한 행동에 대해 징계 조치가 내려졌다.

Disciplinary action was taken for inappropriate behavior.

2

사고 재발 방지를 위한 후속 조치가 필요하다.

Follow-up measures are needed to prevent the recurrence of accidents.

3

안전 조치를 강화해야 합니다.

Safety measures must be strengthened.

Word Family

Noun
조치
Verb
조치하다
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Memory Tip

Jo-chi sounds like 'Action' (Cho-chi).

Quick Quiz

피해를 최소화하기 위해 신속한 ____가 요구된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 조치

Examples

1

부적절한 행동에 대해 징계 조치가 내려졌다.

business

Disciplinary action was taken for inappropriate behavior.

2

사고 재발 방지를 위한 후속 조치가 필요하다.

formal

Follow-up measures are needed to prevent the recurrence of accidents.

3

안전 조치를 강화해야 합니다.

academic

Safety measures must be strengthened.

4

빨리 조치를 취해 주세요.

everyday

Please take action quickly.

5

어떻게 조치할 거야?

informal

What are you going to do about it?

Word Family

Noun
조치
Verb
조치하다

Common Collocations

조치를 취하다 to take measures
긴급 조치 emergency measure
적절한 조치 appropriate action
강력한 조치 strong measures
사후 조치 after-the-fact measure

Common Phrases

필요한 조치

necessary measures

행정 조치

administrative action

법적 조치

legal action

Often Confused With

조치 vs 대책

Dae-chaek is a 'plan/countermeasure' for the future, while jo-chi is the 'action' taken right now.

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Usage Notes

Vital for IELTS Writing Task 2 when suggesting solutions to global problems.

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Common Mistakes

Often used with 'hada' but the set phrase is 'jo-chi-reul chwi-hada' (to take measures).

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Memory Tip

Jo-chi sounds like 'Action' (Cho-chi).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 措置.

Grammar Patterns

~에 대한 조치 조치를 취해야 한다

Quick Quiz

피해를 최소화하기 위해 신속한 ____가 요구된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 조치

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