고도화
The process of making something more advanced, sophisticated, or high-level. It is often used in the context of industrial or technological progress.
Examples
3 of 5기술의 고도화로 우리 삶이 훨씬 편리해졌어요.
The advancement of technology has made our lives much more convenient.
인공지능의 고도화는 노동 시장의 근본적인 변화를 야기할 것이다.
The sophistication of AI will cause fundamental changes in the labor market.
시스템이 진짜 고도화돼서 이제 쓰기 편해졌네.
The system is really advanced now, so it's easy to use.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Go (High) + Do (Degree) + Hwa (Become) = Becoming a high degree.
Quick Quiz
범죄 수법의 ______에 대응하기 위해 새로운 수사 기법이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고도화
Examples
기술의 고도화로 우리 삶이 훨씬 편리해졌어요.
everydayThe advancement of technology has made our lives much more convenient.
인공지능의 고도화는 노동 시장의 근본적인 변화를 야기할 것이다.
academicThe sophistication of AI will cause fundamental changes in the labor market.
시스템이 진짜 고도화돼서 이제 쓰기 편해졌네.
informalThe system is really advanced now, so it's easy to use.
마케팅 전략의 고도화를 통해 시장 점유율을 높여야 합니다.
businessWe must increase market share through the sophistication of our marketing strategies.
본 사업은 국내 반도체 공정의 고도화를 목적으로 합니다.
formalThis project aims for the advancement of domestic semiconductor processes.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
산업 고도화
industrial advancement
서비스 고도화
service sophistication
공정 고도화
process advancement
Often Confused With
발전 is a general term for development, whereas 고도화 specifically implies reaching a higher, more sophisticated level.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in government reports and tech news.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for simple growth in size; it implies quality and complexity.
Memory Tip
Go (High) + Do (Degree) + Hwa (Become) = Becoming a high degree.
Word Origin
From Hanja 高 (high) + 度 (degree) + 化 (becoming).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects South Korea's rapid transition from a manufacturing economy to a high-tech economy.
Quick Quiz
범죄 수법의 ______에 대응하기 위해 새로운 수사 기법이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고도화
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