B1 noun Neutral

조언

[tɕo.ʌn]

Helpful words or suggestions given to someone to help them solve a problem or improve a situation.

Examples

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1

선생님께 조언을 구하고 싶어요.

I want to ask for the teacher's advice.

2

전문가의 조언에 따라 계획을 변경했습니다.

We changed the plan following the expert's advice.

3

내가 한마디 조언해 줄까?

Shall I give you a piece of advice?

Word Family

Noun
조언
Verb
조언하다
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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

1

선생님께 조언을 구하고 싶어요.

everyday

I want to ask for the teacher's advice.

2

전문가의 조언에 따라 계획을 변경했습니다.

formal

We changed the plan following the expert's advice.

3

내가 한마디 조언해 줄까?

informal

Shall I give you a piece of advice?

4

학술적 조언을 아끼지 않은 교수님께 감사드린다.

academic

I thank the professor who did not spare academic advice.

5

성공적인 투자를 위해 금융 조언을 받았습니다.

business

I received financial advice for a successful investment.

Word Family

Noun
조언
Verb
조언하다

Common Collocations

조언을 구하다 to seek advice
조언을 듣다 to listen to advice
조언을 해주다 to give advice
아낌없는 조언 generous advice
조언을 따르다 to follow advice

Common Phrases

따뜻한 조언

warm advice

현실적인 조언

realistic advice

조언자

advisor/mentor

Often Confused With

조언 vs 충고

충고 (advice/warning) can sound a bit more like a lecture or correction, while 조언 is generally more helpful and supportive.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS Speaking when talking about a person who influenced you.

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Common Mistakes

Remember that '조언' is a noun; use '조언하다' for the verb form.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Jo-eon' as 'Join Opinion' — someone joining their opinion to yours.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 助 (help) and 言 (words).

Grammar Patterns

~에게 조언을 구하다 ~에 대해 조언하다

Quick Quiz

그는 선배의 ( ) 덕분에 위기를 넘겼다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 조언

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