징계
징계 is a formal punishment given when someone breaks a rule.
Explanation at your level:
징계 is a word for when you break a rule. If you do something bad at work, your boss might give you a 징계. It is a serious warning or punishment. You should try to follow the rules so you do not get one!
When someone breaks a rule at school or work, they might face 징계. This is a formal way to say 'disciplinary action'. It helps keep the workplace safe and fair. If you are late every day, you might get a 징계 from your manager.
징계 is used in formal situations to describe the process of punishing someone for breaking rules. It is not just a simple scolding; it usually involves a formal procedure, like a meeting or a written warning. In a professional setting, HR departments often manage 징계 procedures to ensure that everyone follows the company policy.
The term 징계 carries a significant amount of weight in professional and legal contexts. It implies that an authority figure has reviewed a situation and decided that a specific sanction is necessary. Understanding the nuances of 징계 is important for anyone working in a Korean environment, as it relates to corporate hierarchy and the maintenance of professional standards.
In advanced contexts, 징계 is not merely about punishment but about the enforcement of institutional integrity. It encompasses a range of actions, from minor reprimands to severe termination. The term is frequently used in legal discourse and corporate governance to describe the formal mechanisms by which organizations uphold their ethical codes and operational protocols.
At the mastery level, 징계 represents the intersection of power, ethics, and organizational behavior. It is a linguistic marker of authority. When discussing 징계, one often considers the procedural fairness, the legal implications of the disciplinary action, and the psychological impact on the individual. It is a foundational concept in understanding how Korean institutions maintain order and hierarchy through structured, documented, and often bureaucratic processes.
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- 징계 means disciplinary action.
- It is a formal term used in professional settings.
- Commonly paired with '받다' or '내리다'.
- It implies a breach of rules and a formal response.
When we talk about 징계, we are talking about the consequences of breaking rules. Imagine you are at work or school; there is a code of conduct that everyone agrees to follow. If someone decides to ignore those rules, the organization needs a way to handle that behavior. That is where 징계 comes in.
It isn't just about being mean; it is about accountability. Whether it is a formal warning, a suspension, or even being fired, these actions are designed to keep things fair and orderly for everyone else. It is a serious term, so you won't hear it in casual chats about friends being silly—it is strictly for professional or official environments.
The word 징계 comes from Sino-Korean roots. The character 징 (懲) means to punish or warn, and 계 (戒) means to warn or guard against. Together, they form a concept of 'punishing to warn others' or 'corrective discipline'.
Historically, this concept was used in ancient administrative systems to ensure officials performed their duties correctly. It has evolved from a term used in royal courts to describe punishment for officials into the modern term for human resources and school disciplinary procedures. It carries the weight of authority and correction.
You will mostly find 징계 in news reports, office manuals, and school handbooks. It is a formal word. You might hear people say 징계를 받다 (to receive disciplinary action) or 징계를 내리다 (to issue disciplinary action).
It is rarely used in casual conversation. If you are talking to a friend, you might use simpler words like 'getting in trouble'. Using 징계 signals that you are discussing a serious, official matter that involves rules and consequences.
1. 징계 위원회: Disciplinary committee. The group of people who decide the punishment. 2. 징계를 면하다: To avoid disciplinary action. 3. 징계 사유: Reason for discipline. 4. 징계 조치: Disciplinary measure. 5. 징계 기록: Disciplinary record. These are all standard professional phrases used in HR and legal contexts.
징계 is a noun. It is often paired with verbs like '받다' (receive) or '내리다' (issue). Pronunciation-wise, it is a straightforward two-syllable word. The '징' sound should be crisp, and the '계' sound is a soft 'gye' (like 'geh' in 'get'). It doesn't have plural forms because it is an abstract concept of 'action'.
Fun Fact
It combines two characters that both relate to the concept of 'warning'.
Pronunciation Guide
Approximation of Korean sound.
Approximation of Korean sound.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing '계' as '개'
- Adding an extra syllable
- Incorrect pitch
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Formal vocabulary.
Requires formal tone.
Used in professional settings.
Common in news.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Passive voice (받다)
징계를 받았다.
Causative verbs
징계를 내리게 했다.
Formal noun endings
징계함.
Examples by Level
징계를 받지 마세요.
Do not receive disciplinary action.
Negative imperative.
징계가 있어요.
There is a disciplinary action.
Simple existential.
규칙을 지켜요.
Follow the rules.
Imperative.
징계는 나빠요.
Disciplinary action is bad.
Simple sentence.
징계가 무서워요.
Disciplinary action is scary.
Adjective usage.
징계가 끝났어요.
The disciplinary action is finished.
Past tense.
징계를 피해요.
Avoid disciplinary action.
Verb usage.
징계를 받아요.
Receive disciplinary action.
Verb usage.
징계를 받아서 슬퍼요.
회사에서 징계를 받았어요.
징계는 규칙 위반 때문이에요.
징계를 피하려고 노력해요.
그는 징계를 두려워해요.
징계 위원회가 열려요.
징계는 매우 엄격해요.
징계를 조심하세요.
부적절한 행동으로 징계를 받았습니다.
징계 조치를 취하기로 결정했습니다.
징계 기록이 남을 수 있습니다.
그는 징계 위원회에 회부되었습니다.
징계 수위가 결정되었습니다.
징계를 면하기 위해 사과했습니다.
회사 규정에 따른 징계입니다.
징계는 마지막 수단입니다.
그 직원은 반복된 지각으로 인해 징계를 받게 되었습니다.
징계 절차는 공정하고 투명해야 합니다.
징계 조치가 과도하다는 의견이 있습니다.
사측은 징계 위원회를 구성하여 사건을 검토했습니다.
징계의 목적은 처벌이 아니라 개선입니다.
근로기준법에 의거한 징계 조치입니다.
징계 기록은 인사 평가에 반영될 수 있습니다.
그는 징계에 불복하여 소송을 제기했습니다.
징계 양정 기준에 따라 징계 수위가 결정되었습니다.
조직의 기강을 바로잡기 위해 불가피한 징계였습니다.
징계 처분에 대한 재심을 청구할 권리가 있습니다.
징계는 조직 내 규범을 유지하는 필수적인 장치입니다.
해당 행위는 징계 사유에 명확히 해당합니다.
징계권의 남용은 법적으로 문제가 될 수 있습니다.
징계 대상자에게 소명 기회를 제공해야 합니다.
엄중한 징계가 내려질 것으로 예상됩니다.
징계의 정당성을 확보하기 위해서는 적법한 절차 준수가 필수적입니다.
징계권을 행사함에 있어 객관성과 형평성을 유지하는 것이 중요합니다.
징계 처분의 수위는 행위의 경중과 고의성을 고려하여 결정됩니다.
조직 문화의 쇄신을 위해 강력한 징계 조치가 단행되었습니다.
징계는 조직의 윤리적 가이드라인을 재확인하는 과정입니다.
징계 대상자의 반성 여부 또한 징계 수위 결정의 변수가 됩니다.
징계 처분에 불복하는 경우 노동위원회에 구제 신청을 할 수 있습니다.
징계는 단순히 벌을 주는 행위를 넘어 조직의 질서를 회복하는 행위입니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"징계 위원회에 회부되다"
To be sent to a disciplinary committee.
그는 결국 징계 위원회에 회부되었다.
formal"징계를 면하다"
To avoid disciplinary action.
이번에는 경고로 징계를 면했다.
neutral"징계 수위를 높이다"
To increase the severity of the punishment.
회사 측은 징계 수위를 높이기로 했다.
formal"징계를 달게 받다"
To accept disciplinary action without complaint.
그는 자신의 잘못을 인정하고 징계를 달게 받았다.
neutral"징계 기록이 남다"
To have a permanent record of discipline.
징계 기록이 남으면 이직에 불리하다.
neutral"징계를 철회하다"
To withdraw a disciplinary action.
노조의 반발로 징계를 철회했다.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean punishment.
처벌 is general; 징계 is institutional.
법적 처벌 vs 회사 징계
Both are negative.
경고 is a warning; 징계 is the action.
경고를 주고 징계를 내렸다.
Both are formal.
제재 is often a restriction.
경제 제재 vs 인사 징계
Both involve reprimands.
문책 is focusing on holding accountable.
문책성 인사.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 징계를 받다
그는 규정 위반으로 징계를 받았다.
Subject + 징계를 내리다
회사는 그에게 징계를 내렸다.
징계 사유는 [Reason]이다
징계 사유는 무단결근이다.
징계 위원회에 회부하다
그를 징계 위원회에 회부했다.
징계 처분에 불복하다
그는 징계 처분에 불복했다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Verwandt
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
징계 is too formal/heavy for minor errors.
징계 is a category of action, not always money.
징계 sounds like a legal/HR term.
Incorrect spelling.
Firing is the most severe form.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a judge's gavel hitting the table when you say 징계.
Professional Setting
Only use this in formal reports or HR discussions.
Hierarchy
In Korea, 징계 reflects the importance of hierarchy.
Verb Pairing
Always pair with '받다' or '내리다'.
Clear Vowels
Ensure the 'gye' sound is distinct.
Avoid Casual Use
Don't use it with friends.
Sino-Korean
It is a classic Sino-Korean compound.
Contextual Reading
Read HR manuals to see it in action.
Formal Tone
Use it in formal letters.
News Reports
Listen for it in corporate news.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
징 (Jing - sound of a bell warning) + 계 (Gye - warning/guarding)
Visual Association
A person standing in front of a committee holding a warning letter.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write down 3 things that could lead to a 징계 in a school.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Punishing to warn (징) and guarding/warning (계)
Kultureller Kontext
Highly sensitive; implies a serious breach of trust.
Equivalent to 'disciplinary action' or 'sanction' in HR.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 징계를 받다
- 징계 위원회
- 인사 기록
At school
- 교칙 위반
- 징계 조치
- 학생부
Legal/HR
- 징계 절차
- 소명 기회
- 징계 수위
News/Media
- 엄중한 징계
- 징계 철회
- 징계권 남용
Conversation Starters
"회사에서 징계를 받는 경우는 보통 무엇인가요?"
"징계 위원회는 어떤 과정을 거치나요?"
"징계가 너무 과하다고 생각한 적 있나요?"
"징계 기록이 이직에 어떤 영향을 미칠까요?"
"공정한 징계란 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?"
Journal Prompts
징계의 목적이 처벌인지 개선인지에 대한 자신의 생각을 쓰세요.
내가 만약 인사 담당자라면 어떤 기준으로 징계를 내릴까요?
사회에서 규칙을 지키는 것이 왜 중요한지 징계와 관련해 쓰세요.
징계가 남긴 교훈에 대해 경험이나 상상을 바탕으로 쓰세요.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is used in schools and any organization with rules.
It is too formal; use '벌' instead.
It is a negative consequence, but necessary for order.
징계 is the action, 벌금 is a specific fine.
Yes, if the process was unfair.
Yes, usually in HR files.
Firing is a type of 징계, but not the only one.
Follow the company rules and code of conduct.
Teste dich selbst
규칙을 어기면 ___를 받아요.
징계 is the punishment for breaking rules.
징계의 의미는 무엇인가요?
징계 means punishment/disciplinary action.
징계는 친구 사이에서 자주 사용하는 단어입니다.
It is a formal, professional term.
Word
Bedeutung
Matching terms to meanings.
Subject + object + verb.
그는 ___ 위원회에 회부되었습니다.
징계 위원회 is a common collocation.
징계는 조직의 기강을 유지하기 위한 수단이 될 수 있습니다.
Correct, it enforces institutional integrity.
다음 중 '징계'와 가장 거리가 먼 단어는?
포상 is a reward, the opposite of punishment.
Formal sentence structure.
징계권의 ___은 법적 분쟁의 소지가 있습니다.
Abuse (남용) of disciplinary power is a legal issue.
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Summary
징계 is the formal process of addressing rule-breaking through authorized disciplinary measures.
- 징계 means disciplinary action.
- It is a formal term used in professional settings.
- Commonly paired with '받다' or '내리다'.
- It implies a breach of rules and a formal response.
Memory Palace
Imagine a judge's gavel hitting the table when you say 징계.
Professional Setting
Only use this in formal reports or HR discussions.
Hierarchy
In Korea, 징계 reflects the importance of hierarchy.
Verb Pairing
Always pair with '받다' or '내리다'.
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