B1 noun Neutral

분량

[buɭɭjaŋ]

The measurable quantity or volume of something, often used for text length, food portions, or time duration.

Examples

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1

요리할 때 재료의 분량을 정확히 맞추세요.

Measure the ingredients accurately when cooking.

2

시험 답안의 분량은 500자 내외로 작성해야 한다.

The length of the exam answer should be around 500 characters.

3

이 홍보 영상의 분량을 30초로 줄여 주세요.

Please reduce the length of this promotional video to 30 seconds.

Word Family

Noun
분량
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Memory Tip

Bul (Divide) + Lyang (Measure) = Divided measure or portion.

Quick Quiz

글을 쓸 때는 정해진 ___을 지키는 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 분량

Examples

1

요리할 때 재료의 분량을 정확히 맞추세요.

everyday

Measure the ingredients accurately when cooking.

2

시험 답안의 분량은 500자 내외로 작성해야 한다.

academic

The length of the exam answer should be around 500 characters.

3

이 홍보 영상의 분량을 30초로 줄여 주세요.

business

Please reduce the length of this promotional video to 30 seconds.

4

기사는 지면의 분량에 맞춰 편집되었습니다.

formal

The article was edited to fit the space available on the page.

5

야, 너 숙제 분량 진짜 많다!

informal

Wow, you have a huge amount of homework!

Word Family

Noun
분량

Common Collocations

분량을 조절하다 to adjust the amount/length
적절한 분량 appropriate amount
분량이 넘다 to exceed the length
식사 분량 meal portion
원고 분량 manuscript length

Common Phrases

분량 부족

insufficient length

1인분 분량

portion for one person

방송 분량

screen time/airtime

Often Confused With

분량 vs

Yang is a general word for 'quantity'; bullyang is often used for specific 'portions' or 'length of work'.

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Usage Notes

Critical for IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2 to discuss the word count or data volume.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 'bullyang' (bad/defective) which is spelled the same but means 'defective' in other contexts.

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Memory Tip

Bul (Divide) + Lyang (Measure) = Divided measure or portion.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 分 (divide) and 量 (measure).

Grammar Patterns

-의 분량 분량이 상당하다

Quick Quiz

글을 쓸 때는 정해진 ___을 지키는 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 분량

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