At the A1 level, you don't need to worry about the legal complexities of '해지'. Just think of it as a special word for 'canceling' things like your phone, internet, or Netflix. In English, we use 'cancel' for everything, but in Korean, '해지' is the word for things you pay for every month. You will mostly use it in the form '해지해요' (I cancel/terminate). For example, if you want to stop your gym membership, you can say '헬스장 해지해요'. It is a very useful word if you are living in Korea and need to stop a service. Just remember: '취소' is for a pizza or a movie ticket, and '해지' is for your phone bill or a contract.
At the A2 level, you should start distinguishing '해지' from other similar words like '취소'. '해지' (Haeji) is a noun that means 'termination of a contract'. It is used for continuous services. You will often see it in phrases like '계약 해지' (contract termination) or '보험 해지' (insurance termination). The most common verb to use with it is '하다' (to do), making '해지하다'. You should also learn the passive form '해지되다' (to be terminated), which is used when a service stops automatically or because of an external reason (like not paying a bill). At this level, you should be able to ask a customer service representative, '이거 해지하고 싶어요' (I want to terminate this).
At the B1 level, you should understand the context in which '해지' appears, such as '위약금' (termination fee) and '만기' (maturity/expiration). '해지' is the standard term used in banking and telecommunications. You should be comfortable using compound nouns like '중도 해지' (terminating a contract before it ends). For example, if you break a savings account early, you are doing a '중도 해지'. You will also encounter '해지 신청' (application for termination) on websites. At this level, you can explain *why* you want to terminate: '이사 가기 때문에 인터넷을 해지하려고 합니다' (I intend to terminate the internet because I am moving).
At the B2 level, you should be aware of the legal and formal nuances of '해지'. It refers to the termination of a 'continuing obligation' (계속적 계약) and only affects the future. This is a key distinction from '해제' (rescission), which nullifies a contract retroactively. You will see '해지' in formal business emails and news articles. Phrases like '일방적인 계약 해지' (unilateral contract termination) or '합의 해지' (termination by mutual agreement) are common. You should also understand related business terms like '해지 통보' (notice of termination) and how to use them in professional settings to discuss ending partnerships or employment contracts.
At the C1 level, you should have a deep understanding of '해지' in legal and financial literature. This includes knowing the difference between '해지권' (the right to terminate) and '해지 고지' (notification of termination). You should be able to discuss the legal consequences of '해지', such as the '원상회복 의무' (obligation to restore to original state) versus the lack thereof in certain termination scenarios. You will encounter this word in complex legal cases regarding labor law or corporate mergers. You should also be familiar with the nuances of '해지' in the context of '해지 환급금' (surrender value/refund) in the insurance industry and how it is calculated based on actuarial principles.
At the C2 level, you master '해지' in all its highly technical and archaic applications. You can navigate complex insurance policies or real estate contracts where '해지' might be subject to specific conditions, such as '해지권의 행사' (exercise of the right to terminate) under the Civil Code of Korea. You can distinguish between '실효' (loss of effect) and '해지' in insurance law. You are also able to use the word metaphorically in high-level literature or philosophical discussions about 'terminating' long-standing social or political agreements. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker who has professional expertise in law or finance.

해지 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Haeji (해지) means terminating a continuous contract or subscription service.
  • It is used for phone plans, insurance, and gym memberships, not for pizza orders.
  • The verb form is '해지하다' (to terminate) or '해지되다' (to be terminated).
  • Unlike '취소' (cancellation), '해지' only affects the future of the agreement.

The Korean word 해지 (Haeji) is a specialized noun that refers to the act of terminating or ending a continuous contract or agreement. While English speakers might use the general word 'cancellation' for almost everything—from a pizza order to a gym membership—Korean is much more specific. 해지 is used specifically when you are stopping a service that has been ongoing, such as a mobile phone plan, an insurance policy, or a subscription service. It implies that the contract was valid until the point of termination, and you are choosing to end the relationship moving forward.

Legal Nuance
In legal terms, 해지 terminates a contract for the future (ex nunc). This means all the benefits and payments made up to that point remain valid, but the obligation stops from the moment of termination. This is distinct from 'rescission' (해제), which treats the contract as if it never existed.

인터넷 서비스를 해지하고 싶어요. (I want to terminate/cancel my internet service.)

You will most frequently encounter this word when dealing with administrative tasks. If you are moving out of Korea, you will spend a lot of time requesting 해지 for your utility bills, phone lines, and bank accounts. It is a 'clean' break from a recurring obligation. Unlike the word 취소 (Chwiso), which is used for canceling a one-time transaction like a reservation or a purchase before it's completed, 해지 is about ending a long-term commitment.

Common Contexts
Insurance (보험 해지), Mobile Plans (휴대폰 해지), Credit Cards (신용카드 해지), and Gym Memberships (헬스장 해지).

보험 해지 환급금을 확인하세요. (Please check the insurance termination refund.)

Understanding 해지 is essential for living in Korea because the process often involves specific steps, such as paying a 'termination fee' (위약금). Because 해지 refers to breaking a contract, it often triggers these financial clauses. When you see this word in a contract, look closely at the surrounding text to see if there are penalties involved for ending the agreement early.

Etymology Breakdown
解 (해) means to loosen, untie, or solve. 止 (지) means to stop or halt. Together, they literally mean 'to untie and stop' the contractual knot.

계약 해지 통보를 받았습니다. (I received a notice of contract termination.)

Using 해지 correctly requires understanding its role as a noun and how it pairs with specific verbs and particles. Most commonly, it acts as the object of the verb 하다 (to do) or 요청하다 (to request). Because it is a formal and administrative term, the sentences it appears in often follow a standard structure found in customer service interactions or legal documents.

The 'Object + 해지' Pattern
The most common way to use this is '[Service Name] + 해지'. For example, '멤버십 해지' (Membership termination) or '정기 구독 해지' (Subscription termination). You then add the verb: '멤버십 해지를 원합니다' (I want a membership termination).

약정 기간이 끝나서 바로 해지했습니다. (The contract period ended, so I terminated it immediately.)

When you are the one receiving the service and you want to stop it, you are 'performing' the 해지. However, if the service provider stops the service (perhaps because you didn't pay), the service 'becomes' terminated, using 해지되다. For example, '요금을 안 내서 휴대폰이 해지되었어요' (My phone was terminated because I didn't pay the bill). This distinction between active and passive use is crucial for clear communication.

Using with '신청' (Application)
In many official apps or websites, you won't just see a button that says '해지'. Instead, you will see '해지 신청' (Request for termination). This implies a process where you submit the request and the company processes it.

홈페이지에서 해지 신청을 하시면 됩니다. (You can just apply for termination on the website.)

In more complex sentences, 해지 might be modified by the reason or the timing. '중도 해지' (mid-term termination) is a very common phrase used when someone stops a contract before the agreed-upon end date. This is almost always accompanied by a discussion of '위약금' (penalty/breakage fee). If you are writing a formal email to a service provider, you might say, '개인적인 사정으로 인해 계약 해지를 요청드립니다' (I request the termination of the contract due to personal circumstances).

Business Context
In B2B (Business to Business) settings, '해지' is used when two companies end a partnership. '양사 합의하에 계약을 해지하기로 했습니다' (The two companies agreed to terminate the contract by mutual consent).

그 회사는 일방적으로 계약 해지를 통보했다. (That company unilaterally notified us of the contract termination.)

You will hear 해지 in several high-stakes or daily administrative environments in South Korea. The most common place is over the phone with customer service centers (고객센터). When you call to stop a service, the automated voice guidance will often say, '해지 문의는 3번을 눌러주세요' (For termination inquiries, please press 3). In these settings, the word is used with high frequency and precision.

At the Bank
Banks are another hotspot for this word. If you have a '적금' (installment savings) or '예금' (fixed deposit) and you need the money before the maturity date, you tell the teller, '이거 해지하러 왔어요' (I'm here to close/terminate this). They will then explain the '중도 해지 이율' (mid-term termination interest rate), which is usually much lower than the promised rate.

만기 전에 해지하면 이자가 거의 없어요. (If you terminate before maturity, there's almost no interest.)

In the digital world, you'll see this word on every subscription app. Netflix, YouTube Premium, and Korean platforms like Melon or Coupang Wow all have a '해지' button hidden deep in their settings. Often, these apps will try to convince you to stay by offering a discount just before you click the final 해지 button. This process is colloquially known as '해지 방어' (termination defense) by the companies.

Real Estate and Utilities
When moving houses, you must '해지' your gas, electricity, and water accounts for the old address. You might hear a real estate agent ask, '공과금 해지 신청은 다 하셨나요?' (Have you requested termination for all utility bills?).

도시가스를 해지하려면 미리 연락해야 해요. (To terminate the city gas, you have to contact them in advance.)

Finally, you will hear it in news reports concerning large-scale corporate moves. For instance, if a famous celebrity ends their contract with an agency, the news will report, '전속 계약 해지' (termination of exclusive contract). This is a formal way to announce that the legal ties between the two parties have been severed. In drama plots, a character might discover a 'secret' insurance policy being terminated as a plot twist.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 해지 (Haeji) with 취소 (Chwiso). While both can be translated as 'cancellation' in English, they are not interchangeable in Korean. 취소 is for an event or a transaction that hasn't happened yet or is being invalidated entirely. For example, you '취소' a meeting, a flight reservation, or an online shopping order. You '해지' a contract for a service you have been using.

해지 vs. 취소
Mistake: '인터넷을 취소하고 싶어요' (I want to cancel the internet - sounds like you just ordered it and want to stop the installation). Correct: '인터넷을 해지하고 싶어요' (I want to terminate my internet service - you have been using it and want to stop).

결제 취소는 가능하지만, 서비스 해지는 위약금이 있습니다. (Payment cancellation is possible, but service termination has a penalty.)

Another common confusion is between 해지 and 해제 (Haeje). These two look and sound very similar. 해제 is a legal term meaning 'rescission' or 'releasing' a restriction. You use 해제 when a restriction like a 'lock' (잠금 해제) or a 'ban' (금지 해제) is lifted. In contract law, 해제 wipes out the contract from the very beginning, whereas 해지 only ends it from now on. For daily life, 해지 is the word you need 90% of the time.

Using the Wrong Verb
Learners sometimes try to use '끝내다' (to end) for contracts. While '계약을 끝내다' is understandable, '계약을 해지하다' is the professional and standard term used in all official capacities.

잘못된 표현: 구독을 버려요. (Wrong: I throw away the subscription.) 올바른 표현: 구독을 해지해요. (Correct: I terminate the subscription.)

Lastly, some learners forget that 해지 is a noun. You cannot just say '나 해지' to mean 'I cancel'. You must use the verb form '해지해' or '해지해요'. Also, be careful with the object of the sentence. You terminate the *contract* or the *service*, not the person. You wouldn't say 'I terminated the company' (회사를 해지했어요), but rather 'I terminated the contract with the company' (회사와의 계약을 해지했어요).

To truly master 해지, you should know its synonyms and how they differ in register and context. The most common related word is 취소 (Chwiso), but as discussed, it is for one-time events. If you want to sound more formal or academic, you might encounter 종료 (Jongnyo), which means 'completion' or 'termination' in a broader sense, often used for the natural end of a period (like a game or a program).

Comparison: 해지 vs. 탈퇴
'탈퇴' (Taltoe) is used specifically for leaving a group, an organization, or deleting a website account. While '해지' is about the contract, '탈퇴' is about your membership status. You '해지' a paid subscription, but you '탈퇴' from the website entirely.

회원 탈퇴를 하면 모든 정보가 삭제됩니다. (If you withdraw your membership, all information will be deleted.)

Another alternative is 파기 (Pagi). This is a much stronger word, meaning 'to destroy' or 'to annul'. It's used when a contract is broken due to a violation or when physical documents are shredded. If someone says '계약 파기', it sounds much more dramatic and conflict-ridden than the standard, often mutual '계약 해지'. If you are ending a relationship on bad terms, 파기 might be the word used in the news.

Comparison: 해지 vs. 해제
As mentioned, '해제' (Haeje) is for lifting restrictions. For example, '개발 제한 구역 해제' (lifting of development restricted area). It is about removing a state of 'being tied up' or 'restricted'.

경보 해제가 발령되었습니다. (An alert lift/cancellation has been issued.)

Finally, consider 중단 (Jungdan), which means 'interruption' or 'suspension'. If you stop a service temporarily with the intent to resume it later, you use 중단 or 정지 (Jeongji). For example, '서비스 일시 정지' (temporary service suspension). 해지 is permanent. If you '해지' your phone, you lose the number. If you '정지' your phone, you keep the number but can't use it for a while.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The character 解 (해) originally depicted hands untying the horns of an ox, symbolizing the act of breaking a knot or solving a problem. In '해지', it symbolizes untying the 'knot' of a contract.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK hɛːdʑi
US heɪdʒi
The stress is equal on both syllables, but the first syllable '해' is often slightly higher in pitch.
هم‌قافیه با
돼지 (Dwaeji - Pig) 대지 (Daeji - Land) 폐지 (Pyeji - Abolition) 의지 (Uiji - Will) 인지 (Inji - Recognition) 단지 (Danji - Complex/Only) 통지 (Tongji - Notice) 부지 (Buji - Site)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing '해' like 'ha' (as in 'hot'). It should be 'ae' (as in 'apple' or 'bed').
  • Pronouncing '지' like 'shi'. It must be a voiced 'j' sound.
  • Confusing it with '해제' (Haeje). Pay attention to the 'i' (ㅣ) vs 'e' (ㅔ) vowel.
  • Mumbling the 'h' sound. It should be clearly aspirated.
  • Over-stressing the second syllable.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

The word itself is easy to read, but it appears in complex legal/administrative texts.

نوشتن 3/5

Learners often mix it up with '취소' or '해제' when writing.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Standard pronunciation, very useful for daily life tasks.

گوش دادن 2/5

Clearly audible in customer service recordings.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

계약 (Contract) 하다 (To do) 취소 (Cancellation) 서비스 (Service) 돈 (Money)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

위약금 (Penalty) 환급 (Refund) 만기 (Maturity) 연장 (Extension) 갱신 (Renewal)

پیشرفته

제척기간 (Exclusion period) 소급효 (Retroactive effect) 형성권 (Formative right) 묵시적 합의 (Implicit agreement)

گرامر لازم

-(으)려고 하다 (Intending to)

내일 해지하려고 해요. (I intend to cancel tomorrow.)

-기 때문에 (Because)

비싸기 때문에 해지했어요. (I canceled because it was expensive.)

-아/어지다 (Passive state)

서비스가 해지어졌어요. (The service became terminated.)

-(으)면 (If)

해지하면 돈을 못 받아요. (If you cancel, you can't get money.)

-기로 하다 (Decide to)

해지하기로 결정했습니다. (We decided to terminate.)

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

인터넷 해지해요.

I'm terminating the internet.

Simple present tense with the noun '해지'.

2

신문 해지하고 싶어요.

I want to cancel the newspaper subscription.

-고 싶어요 expresses desire.

3

우유 배달 해지했어요.

I canceled the milk delivery.

Past tense '했어요'.

4

이거 해지해 주세요.

Please terminate this.

-아/어 주세요 for polite requests.

5

멤버십 해지 어디서 해요?

Where do I cancel the membership?

Question word '어디서' (where).

6

해지하고 싶어.

I want to cancel (it).

Informal non-polite (반말).

7

내일 해지할 거예요.

I will terminate it tomorrow.

Future tense -(으)ㄹ 거예요.

8

해지가 안 돼요.

The termination isn't working.

안 + verb for negation.

1

휴대폰을 해지하러 왔습니다.

I came to terminate my cell phone plan.

-(으)러 오다 (to come in order to).

2

보험 해지 환급금이 얼마예요?

How much is the insurance termination refund?

Compound noun: 보험 (insurance) + 해지 (termination) + 환급금 (refund).

3

카드를 해지하면 포인트가 사라져요.

If you cancel the card, the points disappear.

-(으)면 (if/when).

4

계약을 해지하기로 했어요.

We decided to terminate the contract.

-기로 하다 (to decide to).

5

해지 신청서를 작성해 주세요.

Please fill out the termination application form.

Noun + 작성하다 (to fill out/write).

6

자동으로 해지되었습니다.

It has been terminated automatically.

Passive form '해지되다'.

7

중도 해지는 수수료가 있어요.

There is a fee for mid-term termination.

중도 (mid-way) + 해지.

8

서비스 해지가 완료되었습니다.

The service termination is complete.

완료되다 (to be completed).

1

약정 기간 전이라서 해지 위약금이 많이 나와요.

Since it's before the contract period ends, the termination penalty is high.

-(이)라서 (because) + 위약금 (penalty).

2

이사 때문에 도시가스 해지를 요청했습니다.

I requested the termination of the city gas because of moving.

요청하다 (to request).

3

적금을 중도 해지하면 이자가 줄어듭니다.

If you terminate your savings account early, the interest decreases.

줄어들다 (to decrease).

4

해지 절차가 너무 복잡해서 힘들었어요.

The termination procedure was so complicated that it was hard.

절차 (procedure) + 복잡하다 (complex).

5

인터넷 해지 방어 혜택을 제안받았습니다.

I was offered benefits to prevent me from terminating the internet.

해지 방어 (termination defense).

6

사용하지 않는 신용카드는 해지하는 것이 좋습니다.

It is good to cancel credit cards that you don't use.

-는 것이 좋다 (it is good to...).

7

해지 통보를 받은 지 일주일이 지났습니다.

It's been a week since I received the termination notice.

-(으)ㄴ 지 (since).

8

고객센터를 통해 해지를 진행하세요.

Please proceed with the termination through the customer center.

통해 (through) + 진행하다 (proceed).

1

양사 합의하에 계약을 해지하기로 최종 결정했습니다.

It was finally decided to terminate the contract by mutual agreement between both companies.

양사 (both companies) + 합의하에 (under agreement).

2

일방적인 계약 해지는 법적 문제가 될 수 있습니다.

Unilateral contract termination can become a legal issue.

일방적 (unilateral).

3

보험료 미납으로 인해 보험이 실효 또는 해지될 수 있습니다.

The insurance may lose effect or be terminated due to non-payment of premiums.

미납 (non-payment) + 실효 (loss of effect).

4

사용자의 부주의로 인한 계약 해지 사유가 발생했습니다.

A reason for contract termination due to user negligence has occurred.

부주의 (negligence) + 사유 (reason).

5

전속 계약 해지 소송이 진행 중입니다.

A lawsuit for the termination of an exclusive contract is underway.

전속 (exclusive) + 소송 (lawsuit).

6

해지 시 발생하는 잔여 할부금을 확인해 보세요.

Check the remaining installment payments that occur upon termination.

잔여 (remaining) + 할부금 (installments).

7

계약 해지권의 행사는 서면으로 해야 합니다.

The exercise of the right to terminate the contract must be done in writing.

해지권 (right to terminate) + 서면 (writing).

8

임대인이 정당한 사유 없이 임대차 계약 해지를 요구했습니다.

The landlord requested the termination of the lease without a justifiable reason.

임대인 (landlord) + 임대차 (lease).

1

해지권의 제척기간이 경과하여 더 이상 해지할 수 없습니다.

The termination right has expired because the exclusion period has passed.

제척기간 (exclusion period) + 경과 (passage of time).

2

보험계약의 해지 환급금 산출 방식에 대해 설명해 주십시오.

Please explain the method for calculating the insurance contract's surrender value.

산출 방식 (calculation method).

3

근로자의 중대한 과실은 즉각적인 고용 계약 해지 사유가 됩니다.

A worker's gross negligence is grounds for immediate termination of the employment contract.

중대한 과실 (gross negligence).

4

민법 제543조에 의거하여 계약 해지를 통지합니다.

I notify the termination of the contract based on Article 543 of the Civil Code.

의거하여 (based on).

5

계약의 해지는 소급효가 없으며 장래에 대해서만 효력이 발생합니다.

The termination of a contract has no retroactive effect and only takes effect for the future.

소급효 (retroactive effect) + 장래 (future).

6

해지 고지 의무 위반으로 인해 보험금 지급이 거절되었습니다.

Payment of the insurance claim was refused due to a violation of the obligation to notify of termination.

고지 의무 (duty to notify).

7

상대방의 이행 지체를 이유로 계약을 해지하기로 결정했습니다.

We decided to terminate the contract due to the other party's delay in performance.

이행 지체 (delay in performance).

8

해지 환급금이 기납입 보험료보다 적을 수 있음을 인지하셔야 합니다.

You must be aware that the surrender value may be less than the premiums already paid.

기납입 (already paid) + 인지하다 (be aware).

1

해지권 유보의 특약에 따라 별도의 손해배상 없이 해지가 가능합니다.

Termination is possible without separate damages according to the special agreement on the reservation of termination rights.

유보 (reservation) + 특약 (special agreement).

2

해지권의 남용으로 판단될 경우 법적 효력을 상실할 수 있습니다.

If judged as an abuse of the right to terminate, it may lose its legal effect.

남용 (abuse) + 상실 (loss).

3

계약 해지에 따른 원상회복과 손해배상의 범위에 대한 판례를 검토하십시오.

Review the judicial precedents regarding the scope of restoration and damages following contract termination.

판례 (judicial precedent) + 검토 (review).

4

해지권은 형성권의 일종으로 일방적인 의사표시에 의해 성립합니다.

The right to terminate is a type of formative right and is established by a unilateral declaration of intent.

형성권 (formative right) + 의사표시 (declaration of intent).

5

계속적 채권관계에서 신뢰관계가 파괴된 경우 해지가 정당화됩니다.

In a continuous credit relationship, termination is justified if the relationship of trust is destroyed.

채권관계 (credit relationship) + 정당화 (justification).

6

묵시적 합의에 의한 계약 해지의 성립 여부를 다투고 있습니다.

They are disputing whether the establishment of contract termination by implicit agreement exists.

묵시적 (implicit) + 다투다 (to dispute).

7

해지권의 행사는 불가분성의 원칙에 따라 당사자 전원에게 해야 합니다.

The exercise of the right to terminate must be done to all parties according to the principle of indivisibility.

불가분성 (indivisibility).

8

해지의 의사표시는 철회할 수 없음을 원칙으로 합니다.

As a rule, the declaration of intent to terminate cannot be withdrawn.

철회 (withdrawal).

ترکیب‌های رایج

계약 해지
보험 해지
중도 해지
구독 해지
해지 환급금
일방적 해지
해지 신청
해지 위약금
자동 해지
해지 사유

عبارات رایج

해지하고 싶어요

— I want to terminate/cancel (a service).

이 멤버십을 해지하고 싶어요.

해지해 주세요

— Please terminate/cancel (this) for me.

지금 바로 해지해 주세요.

해지 신청했어요

— I applied for termination.

어제 인터넷 해지 신청했어요.

해지되었나요?

— Has it been terminated?

제 카드가 해지되었나요?

해지 절차

— Termination procedure.

해지 절차가 어떻게 되나요?

해지 문의

— Termination inquiry.

해지 문의는 1번을 누르세요.

해지 방어

— Termination defense (efforts by a company to keep a customer).

해지 방어 혜택이 좋네요.

중도 해지 이율

— Mid-term termination interest rate.

중도 해지 이율은 낮습니다.

해지 통보

— Notice of termination.

한 달 전에 해지 통보를 해야 합니다.

즉시 해지

— Immediate termination.

오늘 즉시 해지가 가능한가요?

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

해지 vs 취소

Cancellation of a one-time order or event. Use '취소' for a flight or pizza.

해지 vs 해제

Rescission of a contract (retroactive) or lifting a restriction (like a lock).

해지 vs 탈퇴

Withdrawing from a membership or group. Use '탈퇴' for deleting your Facebook account.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"계약 해지 도장을 찍다"

— Literally 'to stamp the termination seal'; to finalize the end of a partnership.

결국 두 회사는 계약 해지 도장을 찍었다.

Formal
"해지의 칼을 뽑다"

— Literally 'to draw the sword of termination'; to decide to end a contract decisively.

갑질을 참다못해 해지의 칼을 뽑았다.

Metaphorical
"울며 겨자 먹기로 해지하다"

— To terminate something reluctantly (like eating mustard while crying).

돈이 없어서 울며 겨자 먹기로 보험을 해지했다.

Idiomatic
"발을 빼다"

— To pull one's foot out; to withdraw from a project or contract (often related to 해지).

그는 사업에서 발을 빼고 계약을 해지했다.

Colloquial
"등을 돌리다"

— To turn one's back; to end a relationship or contract due to betrayal.

신뢰가 깨지자마자 계약 해지를 하고 등을 돌렸다.

Metaphorical
"선긋기"

— Drawing a line; clarifying that a contract or relationship is over.

계약 해지를 통해 확실히 선긋기를 했다.

Modern/Slang
"끝장을 보다"

— To see the end; to fully terminate or finish something.

이번에 확실히 해지해서 끝장을 보자.

Strong/Colloquial
"손을 떼다"

— To take one's hands off; to stop being involved in something.

그는 모든 계약을 해지하고 사업에서 손을 뗐다.

Common
"남남이 되다"

— To become strangers; used when a long-term contract or marriage/relationship ends.

계약 해지 후 두 회사는 완전히 남남이 되었다.

Metaphorical
"청산하다"

— To liquidate or settle; often used with ending old contracts or debts.

과거의 계약 관계를 모두 해지하고 청산했다.

Formal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

해지 vs 해제

Similar sound and both relate to 'ending' something.

Haeji (해지) is for the future termination of a continuous contract. Haeje (해제) is for lifting a restriction or voiding a contract from the start.

계약 해지 (Termination) vs 잠금 해제 (Unlock).

해지 vs 취소

Both translate to 'cancel' in English.

Chwiso (취소) is for one-off things or events. Haeji (해지) is for recurring services.

주문 취소 (Order cancel) vs 인터넷 해지 (Internet termination).

해지 vs 폐지

Both mean 'stopping' something.

Pyeji (폐지) is for abolishing a law, a system, or a program. Haeji is for a private contract.

제도 폐지 (Abolition of a system) vs 구독 해지 (Subscription termination).

해지 vs 중단

Both mean 'stopping'.

Jungdan (중단) is a general 'stop' or 'interruption', often temporary. Haeji is a formal, permanent contractual end.

공사 중단 (Construction halt) vs 보험 해지 (Insurance termination).

해지 vs 탈퇴

Both involve leaving a service.

Taltoe (탈퇴) is about your identity/status in a group. Haeji is about the financial contract.

회원 탈퇴 (Membership withdrawal) vs 요금제 해지 (Plan termination).

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

N + 해지해요

인터넷 해지해요.

A2

N + 을/를 해지하고 싶어요

보험을 해지하고 싶어요.

B1

N + 때문에 해지하려고 해요

이사 때문에 해지하려고 해요.

B1

N + 해지 위약금이 얼마예요?

휴대폰 해지 위약금이 얼마예요?

B2

N + 해지 신청을 완료했습니다

구독 해지 신청을 완료했습니다.

B2

N + 을/를 일방적으로 해지하다

계약을 일방적으로 해지하다.

C1

N + 해지 환급금을 산출하다

보험 해지 환급금을 산출하다.

C2

N + 해지권의 행사를 제한하다

해지권의 행사를 제한하다.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

해지 (Termination)
해지자 (The person who terminates)
해지권 (Right to terminate)
해지 환급금 (Refund)

فعل‌ها

해지하다 (To terminate)
해지되다 (To be terminated)
해지시키다 (To make someone terminate)

صفت‌ها

해지된 (Terminated - past participle)

مرتبط

취소 (Cancellation)
해제 (Rescission)
탈퇴 (Withdrawal)
종료 (End)
파기 (Annulment)

نحوه استفاده

frequency

High in administrative, financial, and service contexts.

اشتباهات رایج
  • 인터넷 취소하고 싶어요. 인터넷 해지하고 싶어요.

    You '해지' a service you've been using; '취소' is for an order not yet fulfilled.

  • 보험을 해제했어요. 보험을 해지했어요.

    '해제' is for lifting restrictions or legal rescission; '해지' is for stopping the insurance contract.

  • 나 해지! 해지하고 싶어요.

    '해지' is a noun and needs a verb like '하다' to function in a sentence.

  • 계약을 종료했어요. 계약을 해지했어요.

    While '종료' (end) is okay, '해지' is the specific legal/administrative term for terminating a contract.

  • 멤버십을 탈퇴했어요. 멤버십을 해지했어요.

    '탈퇴' means leaving the group/account. '해지' means stopping the paid contract. Often you do both, but they mean different things.

نکات

Use with Continuous Services

Always use '해지' for things you pay for on a recurring basis (monthly, yearly). This includes apps, utilities, and insurance.

Learn '위약금'

Whenever you see '해지', look for the word '위약금'. It means 'penalty fee'. Knowing this will save you money and surprise bills.

Call Center Script

When calling a call center, say '해지하려고 전화드렸어요' (I called to terminate my service). It's the most natural way to start.

Passive vs. Active

Use '해지하다' when you do it. Use '해지되다' when the company does it to you (e.g., for not paying).

Moving Out

When leaving Korea, make a list of everything to '해지'. Gas, electric, water, phone, and internet are the big five.

App Buttons

In Korean apps, look for '설정' (Settings) -> '계정' (Account) -> '해지' to find the cancellation button.

Future Only

Remember that '해지' only stops things from now on. It doesn't get you a refund for the service you already used last month.

Bank Accounts

For a simple bank account, '해지' and '해약' are both used, but '해지' is very common for '적금' (savings).

Don't use '취소'

If you say '휴대폰 취소', people might think you just bought it 5 minutes ago and want to return it. Use '해지' for your long-term plan.

The 'Ji' sound

Make sure the '지' in '해지' is short and crisp. If you lengthen it too much, it might sound like another word.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Hae' as 'Halt' and 'Ji' as 'Just stop'. Hae-Ji: Halt and Just stop the contract.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a hand untying (Hae) a rope that was pulling a heavy load, and then the load just stops (Ji) moving.

شبکه واژگان

Contract Subscription Phone Plan Insurance Bank Account Termination Stop Future

چالش

Try to find the '해지' button in a Korean app like Melon or KakaoTalk. (Don't actually click it unless you want to cancel!)

ریشه کلمه

Derived from Hanja (Sino-Korean characters).

معنای اصلی: 解 (해 - Hae) means 'to loosen, untie, or solve'. 止 (지 - Ji) means 'to stop, halt, or stay'.

Sino-Korean

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful when using '해지' in a workplace; it can sound very final and sometimes aggressive if used about a partnership without prior discussion.

In English, 'cancel' covers both '해지' and '취소'. This causes confusion for learners who use '취소' for their phone plan.

News headlines about '전속 계약 해지' (Exclusive contract termination) of K-pop stars. Legal dramas like 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' often feature contract termination disputes. Financial advice shows on YouTube discussing '보험 해지' (Insurance termination) pros and cons.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Mobile Phone Agency

  • 번호 이동하려고 해지하러 왔어요.
  • 해지 위약금이 얼마인가요?
  • 오늘 바로 해지해 주세요.
  • 해지하면 포인트는 어떻게 되나요?

Bank

  • 이 적금 해지해 주세요.
  • 중도 해지하면 이자가 얼마예요?
  • 해지 환급금은 이 계좌로 넣어 주세요.
  • 만기 해지하러 왔습니다.

Online Subscriptions

  • 구독 해지 버튼이 어디 있나요?
  • 해지 신청이 완료되었습니다.
  • 해지해도 이번 달 말까지는 볼 수 있나요?
  • 결제 전에 해지하고 싶어요.

Insurance Company

  • 보험 해지 상담을 원합니다.
  • 해지 환급금 명세서를 보내 주세요.
  • 사고가 났는데 해지된 상태인가요?
  • 해지 고지를 못 받았습니다.

Real Estate

  • 임대차 계약을 해지하겠습니다.
  • 가스 해지 신청하셨어요?
  • 계약 해지 통보를 언제까지 해야 하나요?
  • 해지 시 보증금은 바로 돌려받나요?

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"요즘 구독하는 서비스가 너무 많아서 몇 개 해지하려고 해요. (I'm planning to cancel a few subscriptions because I have too many lately.)"

"인터넷 해지할 때 위약금 얼마나 내셨어요? (How much penalty did you pay when you canceled your internet?)"

"이 보험 계속 유지할까요, 아니면 해지할까요? (Should I keep this insurance or terminate it?)"

"헬스장 해지하려는데 사장님이 계속 안 해주려고 해요. (I'm trying to cancel the gym, but the owner keeps trying to stop me.)"

"신용카드 안 쓰는 건 바로 해지하는 게 좋겠죠? (It's better to cancel unused credit cards immediately, right?)"

موضوعات نگارش

오늘 내가 해지하고 싶은 구독 서비스는 무엇인지, 그리고 그 이유는 무엇인지 적어보세요. (Write about what subscription service you want to cancel today and why.)

예전에 무언가를 중도 해지해서 손해를 본 경험이 있나요? (Have you ever lost money by terminating something mid-term?)

한국에서 휴대폰이나 인터넷을 해지해 본 적이 있다면 그 과정을 설명해 보세요. (If you've canceled a phone or internet in Korea, describe the process.)

계약 해지가 우리 삶에서 왜 중요한지 자신의 생각을 정리해 보세요. (Organize your thoughts on why contract termination is important in our lives.)

돈을 아끼기 위해 오늘 당장 해지할 수 있는 것 세 가지를 목록으로 만들어 보세요. (Make a list of three things you could cancel right now to save money.)

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

해지 (Haeji) is for terminating ongoing contracts like phone plans or insurance. 취소 (Chwiso) is for canceling one-time events, orders, or reservations. Use 해지 for your monthly bills and 취소 for your pizza order.

Yes, 해지 is the perfect word for a gym membership because it is a continuous service. You would say '헬스장 해지하고 싶어요'.

중도 (Jungdo) means 'mid-way'. So, 중도 해지 means terminating a contract before its agreed-upon expiration date, which often leads to paying a penalty (위약금).

Yes, it is the standard administrative and legal term. While '그만두다' (to stop) can be used in very casual speech, '해지' is used in all official documents and customer service.

It is a 'termination refund'. This is most common with insurance or savings accounts where you get some of your money back after ending the contract.

Yes, if you '해지' your mobile service, the contract is gone and the number is eventually released. If you want to keep your number but stop the service temporarily, use '일시 정지' (temporary suspension).

You say '구독 해지하고 싶어요' (Gudok haeji-hago sipeoyo).

No, for marriage, the word is '이혼' (divorce). However, for an 'engagement' or a 'fiancé contract', you might see '파혼' or in very legal terms, some contract termination words, but not usually '해지'.

It is 'termination defense'. It refers to the tactics companies use (like offering discounts) to prevent a customer from canceling their service when they call to '해지'.

The opposite is '가입' (joining/signing up) or '체결' (concluding/signing a contract).

خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال

writing

Translate: 'I want to terminate my internet service.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'How much is the termination penalty?'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '중도 해지'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Please fill out the termination application form.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The contract was terminated by mutual agreement.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a formal notice of termination for a mobile plan.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The insurance was terminated due to non-payment.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'I received a termination notice yesterday.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '해지 환급금'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Is it possible to terminate immediately?'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'I want to cancel my gym membership.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '해지되다'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'The termination procedure is too complicated.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'I will terminate it tomorrow.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '해지 사유'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'You must notify us one month before termination.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Where can I apply for termination?'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'I canceled my Netflix subscription.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Write a sentence using '해지 방어'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing

Translate: 'Termination is not possible during the contract period.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to terminate my phone plan.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'How much is the termination fee?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I'm here to close my savings account.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Please terminate this immediately.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to cancel my Netflix subscription.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Why was my service terminated?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I'd like to make a termination inquiry.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I received a notice of contract termination.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Is there a refund if I terminate now?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to terminate because I'm moving.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I'd like to proceed with the termination.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'The termination procedure is too difficult.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to cancel my gym membership.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to cancel the automatic renewal.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Please send me the termination documents.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to terminate my credit card.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'Can I terminate online?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to terminate this contract by mutual agreement.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I want to know the surrender value.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking

Say: 'I will terminate it next month.'

این را بلند بخوانید:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the keyword: '인터넷 해지 문의는 1번을 눌러주세요.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the action: '고객님, 지금 해지하시면 위약금이 발생합니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the reason: '이사 가기 때문에 가스를 해지하려고요.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the amount: '해지 환급금은 오만 원입니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the status: '이미 해지된 번호입니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the form: '해지 신청서를 작성해 주셔야 합니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the time: '해지는 다음 주 월요일에 처리됩니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the subject: '보험 해지 상담원입니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the tone: '일방적으로 계약을 해지하시면 어떡합니까?'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the choice: '해지하시겠어요, 아니면 일시 정지하시겠어요?'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the requirement: '해지하려면 신분증 사본이 필요합니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the result: '포인트가 모두 소멸되었습니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the context: '멤버십 해지 버튼을 못 찾겠어요.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the term: '중도 해지 수수료가 있습니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening

Listen and identify the announcement: '전속 계약 해지가 최종 결정되었습니다.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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