Korean Dictionary
How to say "Recommendation Letter" in Korean
“Recommendation Letter” in Korean is 추천서 (pronounced "chucheongseo").
추천서
chucheongseo
Usage & Context
A recommendation letter is written by teachers or mentors to support a student's college or job application. These letters describe the student's strengths and abilities. Strong recommendation letters significantly impact application success.
Example Sentence
선생님께 추천서를 부탁했어요.
I asked my teacher for a recommendation letter.
How to use 추천서 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Recommendation Letter” is 추천서, romanized as chucheongseo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 추천서 (chucheongseo), 'chu' sounds like 'chew', 'cheon' is like 'chun' in 'lunch', and 'seo' is like 'saw' but with a softer 's' sound. The pronunciation is smooth, with no strong emphasis on any particular syllable.
More Example Sentences
Seeking a recommendation for higher education.
교수님께 대학원 추천서를 부탁드렸어요.
I asked my professor for a graduate school recommendation letter.
Attributing success to a strong recommendation.
이 추천서 덕분에 합격할 수 있었어요.
Thanks to this recommendation letter, I was able to get accepted.
Giving advice on earning a good recommendation.
좋은 추천서를 받으려면 평소에 열심히 해야 해요.
To get a good recommendation letter, you need to work hard normally.
Cultural Context
While 추천서 (chucheongseo) is essential for university admissions, especially for graduate school or overseas applications, it's less common for entry-level job applications in Korea compared to Western countries. For jobs, resumes (이력서, iyeokseo) and self-introduction letters (자기소개서, jagisogaeseo) are typically more emphasized. However, for specialized roles, promotions, or internal transfers, a recommendation from a senior colleague or mentor can be very influential.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
추천서를 쓰다
to write a recommendation letter
추천서를 받다
to receive a recommendation letter
추천서를 부탁하다
to ask for a recommendation letter
Related Expressions
추천
chucheon
recommendation
추천하다
chucheonhada
to recommend
자기소개서
jagisogaeseo
self-introduction letter (personal statement)
이력서
iyeokseo
resume
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