Explanation at your level:
You use 청결하다 to say something is clean. If your room is clean, you can say '방이 청결해요'. It is a very good word to know for health!
Use this word when you want to sound a bit more serious about cleanliness. A clean hospital or a clean kitchen is 청결하다. It is a polite way to talk about hygiene.
At this level, you should use 청결하다 in writing or formal speaking. It is often used in public signs or health reports to indicate that a place meets high standards of sanitation.
You can use this to describe abstract concepts, such as a 'clean' political record or a 'pure' environment. It carries a nuance of moral integrity alongside physical hygiene.
In advanced contexts, 청결하다 can be used to contrast with '오염된' (polluted). It is frequently used in academic papers regarding public health policy, urban planning, and environmental ethics.
At the mastery level, consider the nuance between '깨끗하다' and '청결하다'. While the former is sensory, the latter is systemic. It reflects a cultural value placed on order and hygiene in Korean society.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means clean and hygienic.
- More formal than 깨끗하다.
- Common in public health.
- Used for physical and moral states.
Hey there! Let's talk about 청결하다. It is a wonderful Korean adjective that means 'to be clean' or 'to be hygienic.' Think of it as more than just 'neat'; it implies a state of being free from dirt or germs.
When you say a place is 청결하다, you are telling people that it is well-kept and safe to use. It is a very positive word often used in professional settings, like restaurants or hospitals, to show that they care about your health!
The word 청결하다 is rooted in Sino-Korean characters (Hanja). '청' (淸) means clear or pure, and '결' (潔) also means clean or pure.
By combining these two, the word emphasizes a double layer of purity. Historically, this term was used in literature to describe not just physical cleanliness, but also a person's upright and honest character. It has evolved into a standard term for hygiene today.
You will hear 청결하다 in formal situations. For example, a sign in a restroom might say '청결을 유지해주세요' (Please maintain cleanliness).
It is common to use it with nouns like 환경 (environment) or 습관 (habit). It is definitely more formal than simply saying '깨끗하다' (to be clean), which is the everyday, casual version.
While it is a direct adjective, you might see it in phrases like 청결이 제일이다 (Cleanliness is the best/most important). Another common usage is 청결을 유지하다 (to maintain cleanliness), which is a standard phrase in public health notices.
You might also hear 청결한 마음, which refers to a 'pure heart' or 'clean conscience,' showing how the word bridges physical and moral concepts.
As an adjective, 청결하다 follows standard Korean conjugation. You can change it to 청결한 (attributive form) to describe a noun, like '청결한 식당' (a clean restaurant).
The pronunciation is 'cheong-gyeol-ha-da'. Focus on the 'gyeol' sound—it requires a quick transition from the 'g' to the 'y' sound. It rhymes loosely with other Sino-Korean words ending in '-hal-da'.
Fun Fact
It uses two characters that both mean 'pure' to emphasize the state.
Pronunciation Guide
Similar to Korean phonetics.
Similar to Korean phonetics.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'gyeol'
- Dropping the 'h' sound
- Incorrect vowel length
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to use
Easy to say
Clear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Adjective conjugation
청결하다 -> 청결한
Adverbial form
청결하다 -> 청결하게
Noun form
청결하다 -> 청결
Examples by Level
이 식당은 청결해요.
This restaurant is clean.
Adjective ending.
손을 청결하게 하세요.
Keep your hands clean.
Adverbial form.
청결한 물.
Clean water.
Attributive form.
주방이 청결하다.
The kitchen is clean.
Base form.
청결한 환경.
Clean environment.
Adjective modification.
항상 청결하세요.
Always be clean.
Imperative-like suggestion.
청결한 옷.
Clean clothes.
Describing noun.
청결이 중요해요.
Cleanliness is important.
Noun usage.
화장실을 청결하게 사용합시다.
청결한 상태를 유지하세요.
우리는 청결한 공기를 원해요.
청결한 침구는 기분을 좋게 해요.
청결한 거리는 도시의 자랑입니다.
매일 청결한 옷을 입어요.
청결한 식재료를 사용합니다.
그는 항상 청결한 모습이에요.
병원 내부는 매우 청결하다.
청결한 위생 관리가 필요합니다.
청결한 환경에서 일하고 싶어요.
청결한 물을 마시는 것이 건강에 좋습니다.
청결한 태도로 업무에 임하세요.
식당의 청결 상태를 확인했습니다.
청결한 도시를 만들기 위한 노력.
청결한 도구로 요리하세요.
청결한 도덕적 기준을 지키다.
공공장소의 청결 유지는 의무입니다.
청결한 주거 환경은 삶의 질을 높입니다.
청결한 이미지를 유지하는 것이 중요해요.
청결한 연구실 환경을 조성하십시오.
청결한 수돗물 공급이 시급합니다.
청결한 피부를 위한 관리법.
청결한 마음가짐이 성공의 비결입니다.
환경오염을 막고 청결한 자연을 보존합시다.
청결한 위생 체계가 전염병을 예방합니다.
그의 청결한 삶은 많은 이의 귀감이 되었다.
청결한 정치를 요구하는 시민들의 목소리.
청결한 에너지 사용에 대한 논의.
청결한 데이터 관리가 필수적입니다.
청결한 도시 계획은 미래를 위한 투자입니다.
청결한 사회를 위한 공동체의 책임.
그의 청결한 행실은 타의 모범이 되었다.
청결한 영혼을 가진 사람을 찾기 어렵다.
청결한 도시의 미학적 가치에 관하여.
청결한 위생 관념이 정착된 사회.
청결한 수자원 확보는 국가적 과제이다.
청결한 학문적 성취를 위한 노력.
청결한 예술적 영감을 추구하다.
청결한 철학적 사유의 깊이.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"청결이 제일이다"
Cleanliness is the top priority.
건강을 위해 청결이 제일이다.
neutral"청결을 지키다"
To uphold cleanliness.
모두가 청결을 지켜야 합니다.
formal"청결한 마음가짐"
A clean/pure mindset.
청결한 마음가짐으로 시작하세요.
formal"청결한 생활"
A clean lifestyle.
청결한 생활은 건강의 기초입니다.
neutral"청결을 해치다"
To compromise cleanliness.
쓰레기는 청결을 해칩니다.
formal"청결한 태도"
A clean/upright attitude.
그의 청결한 태도가 돋보입니다.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean clean
깨끗하다 is general, 청결하다 is hygienic
방이 깨끗하다 vs 위생이 청결하다
Similar sound
정결하다 is often religious/ceremonial
정결한 마음
Similar root
청정하다 is for environment/air
청정한 공기
Both imply neatness
깔끔하다 is about order/style
깔끔한 성격
Sentence Patterns
Subject + (이/가) 청결하다
식당이 청결하다.
Subject + (을/를) 청결하게 유지하다
방을 청결하게 유지하세요.
청결한 + Noun
청결한 환경이 중요합니다.
청결을 강조하다
학교는 청결을 강조합니다.
청결한 마음으로
청결한 마음으로 시작하자.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
청결하다 is about hygiene, not just organization.
청결하다 usually implies hygiene, not honesty.
깨끗하다 is wider; 청결하다 is more formal/sanitary.
Standard grammar rules apply.
청결하다 is for hygiene, not weather.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a 'Clean' sign in a hospital.
Native Context
Use it in formal reports.
Cultural Value
Koreans value cleanliness highly.
Grammar Shortcut
Add -게 to make it an adverb.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'gyeol' sound.
Don't Mix
Don't use it for 'clear sky'.
Did You Know?
It is a Sino-Korean word.
Study Smart
Use it in sentences about health.
Daily Practice
Label your clean items.
Writing Tip
Use it in formal essays.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Cheong (Clear) + Gyeol (Clean) = Super Clean!
Visual Association
A sparkling hospital hallway.
Word Web
چالش
Try to spot this word on a public sign.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Pure and clean
بافت فرهنگی
None.
Equivalent to 'hygienic' or 'sanitary'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a restaurant
- 이 식당은 청결합니다.
- 청결한 식기.
- 위생과 청결.
In a hospital
- 청결한 병실.
- 청결을 유지하세요.
At home
- 방을 청결하게 하세요.
- 청결한 주거 환경.
In public
- 공공장소 청결.
- 청결한 거리.
Conversation Starters
"How do you keep your room clean?"
"Why is hygiene important?"
"What makes a restaurant clean?"
"Do you prioritize cleanliness?"
"How can we keep our city clean?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a place that is very clean.
Why do you think cleanliness is a cultural value?
How does a clean environment change your mood?
Write about your daily hygiene routine.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, 청결하다 is more formal and implies hygiene.
Yes, to describe their appearance or habits.
No, it is an adjective.
On signs in public restrooms or restaurants.
Use 청결하게.
Yes, 불결하다.
Yes, in formal contexts.
Yes, it sounds very polite.
خودت رو بسنج
이 방은 매우 ___.
It describes the state of the room.
Which word means 'hygienic'?
Definition match.
청결하다 is a verb.
It is an adjective.
Word
معنی
Noun vs Adjective.
Object + Adverb + Verb.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
청결하다 is the perfect word to describe a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in any formal setting.
- Means clean and hygienic.
- More formal than 깨끗하다.
- Common in public health.
- Used for physical and moral states.
Memory Palace
Imagine a 'Clean' sign in a hospital.
Native Context
Use it in formal reports.
Cultural Value
Koreans value cleanliness highly.
Grammar Shortcut
Add -게 to make it an adverb.
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