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토의

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '토의' refers to a formal or informal discussion or deliberation, often used in contexts like meetings, classes, or group decision-making. It emphasizes exchanging opinions and reasoning together to reach a conclusion.

Common Contexts

'토의' is frequently used in academic, workplace, or organizational settings where participants discuss topics systematically. It is more formal than casual conversation and often implies a structured exchange.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '토의를 진행하다' (to conduct a discussion): used when organizing or leading a discussion.
  • '토의 결과' (discussion results): refers to the outcomes or conclusions from the discussion.
  • '토의 시간' (discussion time): the scheduled time for discussion.

Register and Politeness

'토의' is a neutral to formal noun, suitable for written and spoken language in professional or educational contexts. It is not used in casual daily conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '토의' with '토론' (debate). While both involve exchanging opinions, '토론' often implies a more competitive or argumentative style, whereas '토의' focuses on cooperative discussion and consensus-building.

Example Sentences

회의에서 중요한 문제에 대해 토의를 진행했다.

Hoeuieseo jungyohan munjee daehae toireul jinhaenghaetda.

We conducted a discussion on an important issue at the meeting.

토의 결과를 바탕으로 결정을 내렸다.

Toi gyeolgwareul batang-euro gyeoljeongeul naeryeotda.

A decision was made based on the results of the discussion.

학생들은 수업 시간에 다양한 주제로 토의를 했다.

Haksaengdeureun sueop sigane dayanghan jujero toireul haetda.

Students had discussions on various topics during class time.