조차Korean particle · TOPIK 5
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A postpositional particle to indicate an inclusion of extreme cases that are generally hard to predict.
A postpositional particle to indicate an inclusion of extreme cases that are generally hard to predict.
일반적으로 예상하기 어려운 극단의 경우까지 포함함을 나타내는 조사.
쓰임Usage
Attaches after nouns.
명사 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.
예문Examples
우등생 승규조차 그 시험에 떨어졌다.
Even Seunggyu, a top student, failed that exam.
하늘에는 구름 한 점조차 없는 맑은 날씨였다.
It was a clear day with not even a single cloud in the sky.
가장 친한 친구조차 나의 말을 믿어 주지 않았다.
Even my closest friend didn't believe what I said.
대화In conversation
민준이 교통사고를 당했다던데 병원에 가 봤어?
I heard Minjun got into a car accident. Did you go see him at the hospital?
응. 처음엔 의식조차 없었는데 지금은 많이 좋아졌대.
Yeah. At first he was unconscious, but they say he's much better now.
관련 문법Related grammar
Other particles you will meet alongside this one.
자주 묻는 질문Common questions
What does 조차 mean in Korean?
조차 is a particle introduced at 5급 (TOPIK 5). A postpositional particle to indicate an inclusion of extreme cases that are generally hard to predict.
When do you use 조차?
Attaches after nouns.
What TOPIK level is 조차?
5급 — TOPIK 5, advanced. It is one of 56 grammar points at that level.
Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.