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챔피언

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Meaning and Usage

"챔피언" means "champion" in English and is used to refer to the winner or titleholder of a competition, contest, or sports event. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 챔피언이 되다: to become a champion
  • 챔피언 벨트: champion belt (often in boxing or martial arts)
  • 챔피언을 지키다: to defend the champion title

Usage Notes

When using "챔피언," speakers often imply not just winning once but holding a prestigious or recognized title. It is frequently used in sports contexts but can also apply to other competitive fields like gaming or contests.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "챔피언" with "우승자" (winner). While both mean someone who wins, "챔피언" often implies a titleholder or defending winner, whereas "우승자" is a more general term for a winner of a specific event.

Example Sentences

그는 전국 대회에서 챔피언이 되었다.

Geuneun jeonguk daehoeseseo chaempieoni doeeotda.

He became the champion in the national competition.

챔피언 벨트를 차지하기 위해 열심히 훈련하고 있다.

Chaempieon belteureul chajihagi wihae yeolsimhi hunryeonhago itda.

He is training hard to win the champion belt.

이번 대회에서 챔피언을 지키는 것이 목표다.

Ibeon daehoeseseo chaempieoneul jikineun geosi mokpyoda.

The goal is to defend the champion title in this competition.