편익
The convenience and profit or benefit obtained from a certain thing or action.
Examples
3 of 5우리는 서비스의 편익을 높이기 위해 최선을 다하고 있습니다.
We are doing our best to increase the benefit of the service.
정부는 비용 대비 편익 분석을 통해 사업을 결정했다.
The government decided on the project through a cost-benefit analysis.
이 앱 쓰면 생활의 편익이 확 올라가.
Using this app really boosts the convenience of life.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pyeon-Ik: 'Pyeon' (Convenient) + 'Ik' (Benefit). Convenient benefit.
Quick Quiz
디지털 기술의 발달은 우리 삶에 많은 ( )을 가져다주었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 편익
Examples
우리는 서비스의 편익을 높이기 위해 최선을 다하고 있습니다.
everydayWe are doing our best to increase the benefit of the service.
정부는 비용 대비 편익 분석을 통해 사업을 결정했다.
formalThe government decided on the project through a cost-benefit analysis.
이 앱 쓰면 생활의 편익이 확 올라가.
informalUsing this app really boosts the convenience of life.
공공 시설의 확충은 주민들의 사회적 편익을 증진시킨다.
academicThe expansion of public facilities promotes the social benefits for residents.
소비자의 편익을 최우선으로 생각해야 합니다.
businessWe must consider consumer benefit as the top priority.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사용자 편익
user benefit
편익의 극대화
maximization of benefits
주거 편익
residential convenience/benefit
Often Confused With
이익 is general 'profit/gain', while 편익 combines 'convenience' and 'benefit', often used in public policy or service contexts.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Academic Task 1/2 when discussing the impact of new technology or infrastructure.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for money profit in a bank account (use '이자' or '수익').
Memory Tip
Pyeon-Ik: 'Pyeon' (Convenient) + 'Ik' (Benefit). Convenient benefit.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 便 (convenience) and 益 (benefit).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
디지털 기술의 발달은 우리 삶에 많은 ( )을 가져다주었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 편익
Related Vocabulary
More economics words
대폭
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저조하다
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지출하다
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경제
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소비하다
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보조금
B1Money given by a government or organization to help pay for something or to support an industry; a subsidy.
지출
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여건
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세금
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성장동력
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