Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pros and Cons" in Korean
“Pros and Cons” in Korean is 장단점 (pronounced "Jangdanjeom").
장단점
Jangdanjeom
Usage & Context
Jangdanjeom refers to advantages and disadvantages of something. This balanced evaluation is fundamental in Korean decision-making and discussion culture.
Example Sentence
결정을 내리기 전에 장단점을 따져봐야 해요.
Before making a decision, you should weigh the pros and cons.
How to use 장단점 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pros and Cons” is 장단점, romanized as Jangdanjeom.
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 장단점.
Pronunciation Guide
For '장단점' (jang-dan-jeom), 'jang' sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly', 'dan' like 'dan' in 'dance', and 'jeom' like 'juhm' in 'gum'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables, with a slight emphasis on 'jang' and 'jeom'.
More Example Sentences
During a policy discussion or meeting.
이 새로운 정책의 장단점을 분석해 봅시다.
Let's analyze the pros and cons of this new policy.
Discussing the nature of online education.
온라인 수업은 장단점이 명확해요.
Online classes have clear pros and cons.
Evaluating someone's character or suitability.
그 사람의 장단점을 모두 고려해서 판단해야 해.
You need to consider all of that person's pros and cons to make a judgment.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, particularly in business or academic settings, a thorough evaluation of '장단점' is highly valued. Decision-making often involves careful consideration and discussion of all aspects before reaching a conclusion. This reflects a preference for a balanced and well-thought-out approach, avoiding impulsive decisions. It's common to hear this term in debates or presentations, emphasizing a comprehensive perspective.
Editorial note
We review entries like 장단점 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
장단점을 따져보다
To weigh the pros and cons
장단점을 비교하다
To compare the pros and cons
장단점이 뚜렷하다
To have clear pros and cons
Related Expressions
장점
Jangjeom
Advantage, merit
단점
Danjeom
Disadvantage, demerit
이점
Ijeom
Benefit, advantage
약점
Yakjeom
Weakness, drawback
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