How do you say "charity" in Korean?

자선

jaseon

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "charity" is 자선 (jaseon).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce “jaseon” in jas-eon, keeping each syllable short and even, the way a metronome ticks.

Writing and usage

자선 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그녀는 지역 자선단체에 기부했다.

geunyeoneun jiyeok jaseondanchee gibuhaetda.

She donated to a local charity.

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How to remember 자선

“jaseon” sounds a bit like a coin dropping into a donation box, which makes it easy to recall.

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Questions about 자선

How do you pronounce 자선?

Pronounce “jaseon” in jas-eon, keeping each syllable short and even, the way a metronome ticks.

Is 자선 formal or casual?

자선 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 자선 written in Korean?

자선 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jaseon.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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