기안

When you hear the word 기안, think of the very first step in getting something done at work. It is the formal act of putting your ideas onto paper so that your boss can look at them and say 'yes' or 'no.'

In a professional setting, 기안 is not just writing; it is a structured process. You are essentially creating a formal proposal that outlines what you want to do, why you want to do it, and how much it might cost. It is the bridge between a simple idea and an official company project.

The word 기안 comes from Sino-Korean roots. The character '기' (起) means to rise or start, and '안' (案) means a plan or a proposal. Together, they literally mean 'starting a plan.'

Historically, this term was used in royal courts and government offices to describe the formal submission of scrolls or edicts. Over centuries, it moved from the king's palace into the modern office environment, maintaining its sense of official weight and procedural importance.

You will mostly hear 기안 in business or government contexts. People often say '기안을 올리다' (to submit a draft) or '기안을 작성하다' (to write a draft).

It is a formal register word. You wouldn't use it when asking a friend to grab coffee; you would use it when asking your manager to approve a new marketing budget or a change in company policy.

1. 기안을 올리다: To submit a proposal for review. 2. 기안이 통과되다: A proposal is approved. 3. 기안을 기각하다: To reject a proposal. 4. 기안서 작성: The act of writing the proposal document. 5. 기안자: The person who writes the proposal.

As a noun, 기안 is used as the subject or object of a sentence. It is often paired with verbs like '작성하다' (to write) or '상신하다' (to submit upward).

Pronunciation-wise, it is straightforward: 'gi' as in 'gear' and 'an' as in 'anchor'. It flows smoothly and is a staple in Korean business vocabulary.