Korean Dictionary
How to say "House Cleaning" in Korean
“House Cleaning” in Korean is 청소 (pronounced "Cheongso").
청소
Cheongso
Usage & Context
House cleaning is an important household activity in Korean culture. Koreans traditionally do a thorough year-end cleaning before Lunar New Year called daesoeje.
Example Sentence
매주 주말에 집 청소를 해요.
I clean the house every weekend.
How to use 청소 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “House Cleaning” is 청소, romanized as Cheongso.
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 청소.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Cheong,' sounds like 'chong' (as in 'Chongqing' or the 'ch' in 'church' followed by 'ong' like 'song'). The second syllable, 'So,' sounds exactly like 'so' (as in 'so-so').
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
청소하다
Cheongsohada
This is the verb form 'to clean' (formal/polite base form).
Casual (반말)
청소해
Cheongsohae
This is the casual imperative form of 'to clean'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining why one is busy to a friend.
오늘은 대청소를 해야 해서 약속을 못 잡아요.
I have to do a big cleaning today, so I can't make plans.
A parent's common observation about household chores.
아이들이 놀고 나면 항상 청소할 게 많아요.
There's always a lot to clean after the kids play.
Asking a roommate or family member for help with chores.
주말에 같이 집 청소 좀 도와줄 수 있어?
Can you help me clean the house this weekend?
Cultural Context
'청소' is a routine chore, but it also carries cultural significance. '대청소' (daecheongso), or a big, thorough cleaning, is traditionally done before major holidays like Lunar New Year (설날) to welcome good fortune and start fresh. Many Koreans also value '정리정돈' (jeongnijeongdon), which means organizing and tidying, often seen as a virtue reflecting diligence and orderliness.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
청소하다
To clean
청소 좀 해!
Clean up! (casual command)
대청소
Big cleaning/Spring cleaning
Related Expressions
정리
Jeongni
Organizing/Tidying up
청소기
Cheongsogi
Vacuum cleaner
쓰레기
Sseuregi
Trash/Garbage
먼지
Meonji
Dust
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