Meaning and Usage
"충고" means advice or counsel, often given with the intention to help someone improve or avoid mistakes. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Common Contexts
People use "충고" when offering suggestions about behavior, decisions, or life choices. It can be from friends, family, teachers, or colleagues.
Collocations and Patterns
- 충고를 하다: to give advice
- 충고를 듣다: to listen to advice
- 좋은 충고: good advice
- 충고를 무시하다: to ignore advice
Register and Politeness
"충고" is neutral and polite enough for everyday conversation and formal speech. It is not overly formal but respectful.
Learner Tips
Learners sometimes confuse "충고" with "조언," which also means advice. "충고" often implies a stronger or more direct suggestion, sometimes with a corrective tone, while "조언" is more neutral and gentle. Use "충고" when the advice is more serious or corrective.