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TOPIK 3noun

충고

chunggo

충고가 · 충고를

advice, counsel (often a warning)

Example

선배의 충고를 듣고 계획을 바꿨어요.

I listened to my senior's advice and changed my plan.

Word parts

충 loyal고 tell

Literally 'loyal telling' — honest words for someone's own good.

Good to know

충고 often points out a fault; 조언 is softer, helpful advice.