B2 noun Formal

역량

[jʌ̹ŋnja̠ŋ]

The ability, capability, or power to perform a certain task or handle a situation effectively. It often refers to a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience.

Examples

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1

그는 리더로서 충분한 역량을 갖추고 있다.

He possesses sufficient capability as a leader.

2

개인의 역량을 최대한 발휘할 수 있는 환경을 조성해야 한다.

An environment should be created where individual capabilities can be fully utilized.

3

이번 프로젝트를 통해 나의 기술적 역량이 향상되었다.

My technical competency improved through this project.

Word Family

Noun
역량
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Memory Tip

Yeok-ryang: 'Yeok' means power (like energy). 'Ryang' means measure. A measure of your power.

Quick Quiz

이번 연수는 교사들의 전문 ______을 높이기 위해 마련되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 역량

Examples

1

그는 리더로서 충분한 역량을 갖추고 있다.

formal

He possesses sufficient capability as a leader.

2

개인의 역량을 최대한 발휘할 수 있는 환경을 조성해야 한다.

business

An environment should be created where individual capabilities can be fully utilized.

3

이번 프로젝트를 통해 나의 기술적 역량이 향상되었다.

academic

My technical competency improved through this project.

4

기업의 핵심 역량은 경쟁력의 원천이다.

business

A company's core competency is the source of its competitiveness.

5

너는 충분한 역량이 있으니 자신감을 가져.

informal

You have enough capability, so be confident.

Word Family

Noun
역량

Common Collocations

역량을 갖추다 to be equipped with capability
역량을 강화하다 to strengthen competency
역량을 발휘하다 to demonstrate capability
핵심 역량 core competency
역량 부족 lack of capability

Common Phrases

직무 역량

job competency

역량 평가

competency assessment

글로벌 역량

global competency

Often Confused With

역량 vs 능력

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Usage Notes

Very high frequency in job descriptions, HR contexts, and academic papers on education/labor.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse it with '양' (quantity). It is about quality of ability.

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Memory Tip

Yeok-ryang: 'Yeok' means power (like energy). 'Ryang' means measure. A measure of your power.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 力量 (역: power, 량: measure).

Grammar Patterns

역량을 갖추다 역량이 뛰어나다

Quick Quiz

이번 연수는 교사들의 전문 ______을 높이기 위해 마련되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 역량

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