청렴
Meaning: integrity; incorruptibility; uprightness
What does 청렴 mean?
청렴 [cheongryeom] is a noun meaning "integrity; incorruptibility; uprightness". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 청렴 [cheongryeom] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
취임 초기에는 청렴과 개혁을 내세워 압도적 지지를 받았으나 결국 권력의 유혹에 굴복하고 말았다.
In the early days of the term, the politician received overwhelming support by championing integrity and reform, but ultimately succumbed to the temptation of power.
How to Use 청렴 in Conversation
As a noun, 청렴 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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