초 (cho) Meaning in Korean
초 · cho
Meaning
Second
초 can count seconds after a number, as in 십 초 (“ten seconds”). The syllable also occurs in unrelated words.
Part of speech: Noun
Speech level: Neutral
Examples
십 초만 기다려 주세요.
Please wait ten seconds.
삼십 초 후에 시작해요.
It starts in thirty seconds.
Common questions
What does 초 mean in English?
초 means Second. 초 can count seconds after a number, as in 십 초 (“ten seconds”). The syllable also occurs in unrelated words.
How do you pronounce and romanize 초?
The romanization is cho. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 초 in Korean?
초 can count seconds after a number, as in 십 초 (“ten seconds”). The syllable also occurs in unrelated words.
What is 초 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is 秒. The best translation depends on context and politeness.