B1 noun Formal

제언

[tɕe.ʌn]

An opinion or plan put forward for consideration, especially in a formal report or at the end of a study to suggest future actions.

Examples

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1

선생님의 제언이 큰 도움이 되었습니다.

The teacher's suggestion was a big help.

2

위원회의 제언을 적극 검토하겠습니다.

We will actively review the committee's proposal.

3

나도 한 마디 제언을 하자면...

If I may make a suggestion...

Word Family

Noun
제언
Verb
제언하다
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Memory Tip

Jee-on: 'Gee, on this topic, I suggest...' (Mnemonic).

Quick Quiz

보고서 마지막 부분에 정책 ____을 포함했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 제언

Examples

1

선생님의 제언이 큰 도움이 되었습니다.

everyday

The teacher's suggestion was a big help.

2

위원회의 제언을 적극 검토하겠습니다.

formal

We will actively review the committee's proposal.

3

나도 한 마디 제언을 하자면...

informal

If I may make a suggestion...

4

후속 연구를 위한 정책적 제언을 포함했다.

academic

Policy suggestions for follow-up research were included.

5

경영진에게 개선 방향에 대한 제언을 했다.

business

I made suggestions to management regarding the direction of improvement.

Word Family

Noun
제언
Verb
제언하다

Common Collocations

정책 제언 policy suggestion
제언을 수용하다 accept a suggestion
제언을 하다 make a suggestion
구체적 제언 specific suggestion
마지막 제언 final suggestion

Common Phrases

전문가 제언

expert suggestion

실질적 제언

practical suggestion

개선 제언

improvement suggestion

Often Confused With

제언 vs 제안

Jean is a general proposal; Jeeon is slightly more formal and often used in academic or official recommendations.

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Usage Notes

Very useful for the conclusion paragraph of IELTS Academic Task 2 essays.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '조언' (advice), which is more personal.

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Memory Tip

Jee-on: 'Gee, on this topic, I suggest...' (Mnemonic).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 提 (suggest) and 言 (word).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대해 제언하다 제언에 따르면

Quick Quiz

보고서 마지막 부분에 정책 ____을 포함했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 제언

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