B1 noun Neutral

제안

[tɕeːan]

A plan, idea, or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Examples

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1

좋은 제안 고마워요.

Thanks for the good suggestion.

2

정부는 새로운 법안을 제안하기로 했습니다.

The government decided to propose a new bill.

3

내 제안 어때?

What do you think of my suggestion?

Word Family

Noun
제안
Verb
제안하다
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Memory Tip

Jean (the person) made a 'Je-an' (proposal).

Quick Quiz

회의에서 프로젝트 일정을 앞당기자는 _____이 나왔습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 제안

Examples

1

좋은 제안 고마워요.

everyday

Thanks for the good suggestion.

2

정부는 새로운 법안을 제안하기로 했습니다.

formal

The government decided to propose a new bill.

3

내 제안 어때?

informal

What do you think of my suggestion?

4

본 논문은 환경 보호를 위한 구체적인 대안을 제안한다.

academic

This thesis proposes concrete alternatives for environmental protection.

5

팀장님께 새로운 마케팅 기획안을 제안했습니다.

business

I proposed a new marketing plan to the team leader.

Word Family

Noun
제안
Verb
제안하다

Common Collocations

제안을 수락하다 to accept a proposal
정책 제안 policy proposal
제안을 거절하다 to reject a proposal
획기적인 제안 groundbreaking proposal
제안서 written proposal

Common Phrases

수정 제안

proposal for revision

입찰 제안

bid proposal

공동 제안

joint proposal

Often Confused With

제안 vs 제의

Jeui is often used for offers (like a job offer), while Jean is more common for plans or ideas.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Task 2 when writing about solutions to problems (e.g., 'It is proposed that...').

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'je-an' for a physical 'offer' like a gift; use 'seon-mul' (선물) or 'je-gong' (제공) instead.

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Memory Tip

Jean (the person) made a 'Je-an' (proposal).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 提案 (提: carry/bring forward, 案: plan/table).

Grammar Patterns

~를 제안하다 ~라는 제안

Quick Quiz

회의에서 프로젝트 일정을 앞당기자는 _____이 나왔습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 제안

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