B2 noun Neutral

결합

/kjʌlʰap̚/

The act of joining or combining two or more things into one. It is used in chemistry (bonding), technology (integration), and social sciences (union).

Examples

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1

이 신제품은 디자인과 기능의 완벽한 결합이다.

This new product is a perfect combination of design and function.

2

두 기업의 결합은 시장에 큰 변화를 가져올 것이다.

The union of the two companies will bring a big change to the market.

3

이론과 실제의 결합이 연구의 핵심이다.

The combination of theory and practice is the core of the research.

Word Family

Noun
결합
Verb
결합하다
Adjective
결합된
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Memory Tip

Think of '결' (tie) + '합' (join) = Tie and join together.

Quick Quiz

기술과 예술의 ____은 새로운 가치를 창출한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결합

Examples

1

이 신제품은 디자인과 기능의 완벽한 결합이다.

business

This new product is a perfect combination of design and function.

2

두 기업의 결합은 시장에 큰 변화를 가져올 것이다.

business

The union of the two companies will bring a big change to the market.

3

이론과 실제의 결합이 연구의 핵심이다.

academic

The combination of theory and practice is the core of the research.

4

화학적 결합을 통해 새로운 물질을 만들 수 있다.

academic

New substances can be created through chemical bonding.

5

다양한 예술 장르가 결합된 공연을 관람했다.

everyday

I watched a performance where various art genres were combined.

Word Family

Noun
결합
Verb
결합하다
Adjective
결합된

Common Collocations

화학적 결합 chemical bond
기업 결합 business combination/merger
결합 상품 bundled product
결합을 시도하다 to attempt a combination
유기적 결합 organic combination

Common Phrases

결합 에너지

binding energy

결합력

cohesion/bonding force

긴밀한 결합

close combination

Often Confused With

결합 vs 연결

연결 means 'connection' (linking two points), while 결합 means 'combination' (becoming one unit).

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Usage Notes

Used when describing mergers, chemical reactions, or mixing different concepts.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '결혼' (marriage), although both involve joining.

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Memory Tip

Think of '결' (tie) + '합' (join) = Tie and join together.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 結合 (tie/join).

Grammar Patterns

~와/과 ~의 결합 ~이/가 ~와/과 결합하다

Quick Quiz

기술과 예술의 ____은 새로운 가치를 창출한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 결합

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