조언
Helpful words or suggestions given to someone to help them solve a problem or improve a situation.
Examples
3 of 5선생님께 조언을 구하고 싶어요.
I want to ask for the teacher's advice.
전문가의 조언에 따라 계획을 변경했습니다.
We changed the plan following the expert's advice.
내가 한마디 조언해 줄까?
Shall I give you a piece of advice?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jo-eon' as 'Join Opinion' — someone joining their opinion to yours.
Quick Quiz
그는 선배의 ( ) 덕분에 위기를 넘겼다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조언
Examples
선생님께 조언을 구하고 싶어요.
everydayI want to ask for the teacher's advice.
전문가의 조언에 따라 계획을 변경했습니다.
formalWe changed the plan following the expert's advice.
내가 한마디 조언해 줄까?
informalShall I give you a piece of advice?
학술적 조언을 아끼지 않은 교수님께 감사드린다.
academicI thank the professor who did not spare academic advice.
성공적인 투자를 위해 금융 조언을 받았습니다.
businessI received financial advice for a successful investment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
따뜻한 조언
warm advice
현실적인 조언
realistic advice
조언자
advisor/mentor
Often Confused With
충고 (advice/warning) can sound a bit more like a lecture or correction, while 조언 is generally more helpful and supportive.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS Speaking when talking about a person who influenced you.
Common Mistakes
Remember that '조언' is a noun; use '조언하다' for the verb form.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jo-eon' as 'Join Opinion' — someone joining their opinion to yours.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 助 (help) and 言 (words).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 선배의 ( ) 덕분에 위기를 넘겼다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조언
Related Vocabulary
More general words
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대비되다
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결정적
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걸맞다
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약화하다
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철저히
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확고하다
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