조치
A step or action taken to deal with a particular problem or situation.
Examples
3 of 5부적절한 행동에 대해 징계 조치가 내려졌다.
Disciplinary action was taken for inappropriate behavior.
사고 재발 방지를 위한 후속 조치가 필요하다.
Follow-up measures are needed to prevent the recurrence of accidents.
안전 조치를 강화해야 합니다.
Safety measures must be strengthened.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jo-chi sounds like 'Action' (Cho-chi).
Quick Quiz
피해를 최소화하기 위해 신속한 ____가 요구된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조치
Examples
부적절한 행동에 대해 징계 조치가 내려졌다.
businessDisciplinary action was taken for inappropriate behavior.
사고 재발 방지를 위한 후속 조치가 필요하다.
formalFollow-up measures are needed to prevent the recurrence of accidents.
안전 조치를 강화해야 합니다.
academicSafety measures must be strengthened.
빨리 조치를 취해 주세요.
everydayPlease take action quickly.
어떻게 조치할 거야?
informalWhat are you going to do about it?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
필요한 조치
necessary measures
행정 조치
administrative action
법적 조치
legal action
Often Confused With
Dae-chaek is a 'plan/countermeasure' for the future, while jo-chi is the 'action' taken right now.
Usage Notes
Vital for IELTS Writing Task 2 when suggesting solutions to global problems.
Common Mistakes
Often used with 'hada' but the set phrase is 'jo-chi-reul chwi-hada' (to take measures).
Memory Tip
Jo-chi sounds like 'Action' (Cho-chi).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 措置.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
피해를 최소화하기 위해 신속한 ____가 요구된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조치
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