조항
Meaning: clause; provision; article (of a contract)
What does 조항 mean?
조항 [johang] is a noun meaning "clause; provision; article (of a contract)". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. 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 조항 [johang] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
또한 초과 근무 수당에 관한 조항이 별도로 포함되어 있는 반면에, 성과급 지급 기준은 구체적으로 기술되지 않았다.
Additionally, while a separate clause regarding overtime allowance was included, the performance bonus criteria were not specifically described.
📚 From 법률, 계약
How to Use 조항 in Conversation
As a noun, 조항 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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