Korean Dictionary
How to say "Clean Energy" in Korean
“Clean Energy” in Korean is 청정 에너지 (pronounced "cheongjeong eneoji").
청정 에너지
cheongjeong eneoji
Usage & Context
Clean energy comes from sources that produce little to no pollution. Korea is expanding clean energy use to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Clean energy includes solar, wind, hydro, and hydrogen power.
Example Sentence
청정 에너지로의 전환이 시급해요.
Transition to clean energy is urgent.
How to use 청정 에너지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Clean Energy” is 청정 에너지, romanized as cheongjeong eneoji.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 청정 에너지.
Pronunciation Guide
청 (cheong) sounds like 'chong' in 'strong' but with a 'ch' sound, like 'church'. 정 (jeong) is similar but with a 'j' sound, like 'jeong' in 'Jung Kook'. 에 (e) is like the 'e' in 'bed'. 너 (neo) is like 'nuh' in 'nut'. 지 (ji) is like 'jee' in 'jeep'. The timing is relatively even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing national investment in technology.
우리나라는 청정 에너지 기술 개발에 많은 투자를 하고 있어요.
Our country is investing a lot in clean energy technology development.
Explaining different types of energy sources.
태양광 발전은 대표적인 청정 에너지원이죠.
Solar power generation is a representative clean energy source, isn't it?
Advocating for environmental policy or action.
미래 세대를 위해 청정 에너지 사용을 늘려야 합니다.
For future generations, we must increase the use of clean energy.
Cultural Context
South Korea has been actively pursuing a transition to clean energy, often highlighted in its 'Green New Deal' initiatives. While nuclear power remains a significant part of its energy mix, there's a growing emphasis on renewables like solar and wind. Public discourse often revolves around balancing energy security, economic growth, and environmental protection, with '청정 에너지' being a key term in these discussions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 청정 에너지 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
청정 에너지 정책
clean energy policy
청정 에너지 기술
clean energy technology
청정 에너지 발전
clean energy generation
Related Expressions
신재생 에너지
sinjaesaeng eneoji
Renewable energy
화석 연료
hwaseok yeollyo
Fossil fuel
탄소 중립
tanso jungnip
Carbon neutrality
에너지 효율
eneoji hyoyul
Energy efficiency
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