회의 (hoe-ui, hoeui)
회의 has two main meanings: 'meeting' and 'doubt' depending on context.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
'회의' means either 'a meeting where people discuss' or 'doubt, skepticism about something.'
Nuances
When to use
business, school, daily conversation, formal settings
In context
'회의' is a noun used in contexts like '회의를 하다' (to hold a meeting) or '회의가 들다' (to have doubts). It is formal and common in business or official settings.
오늘 오후에 중요한 회의가 있어요.
o-neul o-hu-e jung-yo-han hoe-ui-ga iss-eo-yo., o neul o hu e jung yo han hoe ui ga iss eo yo.
'회의' as 'meeting' fits naturally and is appropriate in formal context.
그의 말에 회의가 들었어요.
geu-ui mal-e hoe-ui-ga deul-eoss-eo-yo., geu ui mal e hoe ui ga deul eoss eo yo.
'회의' used as 'doubt' with '회의가 들다' is natural.
회의를 시작합시다.
hoe-ui-reul si-jak-hap-si-da., hoe ui reul si jak hap si da.
'회의' correctly used as 'meeting' with verb 'start'.
그는 회의를 하지 않았다.
geu-neun hoe-ui-reul ha-ji an-ass-da., geu neun hoe ui reul ha ji an ass da.
'회의' naturally used as 'meeting' in negative sentence.
회의가 많아서 피곤해요.
hoe-ui-ga man-a-seo pi-gon-hae-yo., hoe ui ga man a seo pi gon hae yo.
'회의' properly expresses plural 'meetings'.
회의하다가 의견이 달라졌어요.
hoe-ui-ha-da-ga ui-gyeon-i dal-ra-jyeoss-eo-yo., hoe ui ha da ga ui gyeon i dal ra jyeoss eo yo.
'회의하다' correctly means 'to have a meeting'.
회의를 믿어요.
hoe-ui-reul mit-eo-yo., hoe ui reul mit eo yo.
'회의' as 'meeting' does not collocate with 'believe'.
회의가 확실해요.
hoe-ui-ga hwak-sil-hae-yo., hoe ui ga hwak sil hae yo.
'회의' as 'doubt' contradicts 'certain,' so it's unnatural.
What are the two main meanings of 회의?
Which sentence is correct?
What does '회의가 들다' mean?
