Korean abbreviations · 10
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- 청백전cheongbaekjeonAn exaggerated label for youth joblessnessAn abbreviation exaggerating the severity of unemployment among young people.
- 청마용성cheongmayongseongA collective name for Cheongnyangni, Mapo-gu, Yongsan-gu, and Seongdong-gu, north of Seoul's river.A collective name for Cheongnyangni, Mapo-gu, Yongsan-gu, and Seongdong-gu, north of Seoul's river.
- 청무구사cheongmugusaAn abbreviation sarcastically suggesting buying an older home rather than expecting to win a housing subscription allocation, reflecting the difficulty of winning.An abbreviation sarcastically suggesting buying an older home rather than expecting to win a housing subscription allocation, reflecting the difficulty of winning.
- 청무피사cheongmupisaAn expression of choosing to pay a premium instead of applying for a housing allocation when winning an allocation becomes difficult.An expression of choosing to pay a premium instead of applying for a housing allocation when winning an allocation becomes difficult.
- 청년실신cheongnyeonsilsinA compressed expression for young people’s difficulties with unemployment or credit problems after college graduation.A compressed expression for young people’s difficulties with unemployment or credit problems after college graduation.
- 청포족cheongpojokPeople giving up housing subscription applications because of burdens such as high competition or prices.People giving up housing subscription applications because of burdens such as high competition or prices.
- 청순돌cheongsundolAn idol known for a pure, fresh image.An idol known for a pure, fresh image.
- 첫방cheotbangThe first broadcast of a program or series.The first broadcast of a program or series.
- 첫콘cheotkonThe first day’s performance in a concert schedule spanning multiple days.The first day’s performance in a concert schedule spanning multiple days.
- 치알못chialmotAn abbreviation for someone unfamiliar with fried chicken flavors.An abbreviation for someone unfamiliar with fried chicken flavors.
- 치밥chibapA shortened term for eating chicken and rice together or a dish combining them.A shortened term for eating chicken and rice together or a dish combining them.
- 치어풀chieopulA cheering bannerA banner unfolded and held up while cheering.
- 치콜chikolA combination of chicken and cola consumed together.A combination of chicken and cola consumed together.
- 칙릿chikritFiction about young women’s lives or aimed at young female readers.Fiction about young women’s lives or aimed at young female readers.
- 치맥chimaekFried chicken and beerThe combination of eating chicken and drinking beer together.
- 친추chinchuAdding someone to one’s friend list on a messaging or online service.Adding someone to one’s friend list on a messaging or online service.
- 치빠chippaShort for hitting and retreating; also used for saying one's piece and withdrawing at the right moment in conversation or a show.Short for hitting and retreating; also used for saying one's piece and withdrawing at the right moment in conversation or a show.
- 치빵chippangA combination of chicken and bread enjoyed together.A combination of chicken and bread enjoyed together.
- 치우녀chiunyeoWoman cleaning a World Cup cheering venueA term formerly used for a woman clearing rubbish at a World Cup cheering venue.
- 초딩chodingA familiar or casual term for an elementary-school student.A familiar or casual term for an elementary-school student.
- 최애choeaeYour absolute favoriteThe thing or person you like most, often an idol, character, or food.
- 최최차차choechoechachaAn expression praising actor Cha Eun-woo’s looks, recognizing him separately from one’s favorite.An expression praising actor Cha Eun-woo’s looks, recognizing him separately from one’s favorite.
- 최고사choegosaAn abbreviation for the drama 최고의 사랑.An abbreviation for the drama 최고의 사랑.
- 최하옵choehaopSetting a game’s graphics effects or functions to their lowest level.Setting a game’s graphics effects or functions to their lowest level.
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