구상
The act of forming a plan, idea, or design for something, especially a creative work or a project. It refers to the conceptual stage before execution.
Examples
3 of 5이 프로젝트는 초기 구상 단계에 있습니다.
This project is in the initial conceptual stage.
건축가는 도시의 전체적인 구상을 설명했습니다.
The architect explained the overall plan for the city.
그의 논문 구상은 매우 독창적입니다.
His thesis conception is very original.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gusang sounds like 'Good Song' - planning a good song.
Quick Quiz
영화감독은 다음 작품의 ( )을 위해 여행을 떠났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구상
Examples
이 프로젝트는 초기 구상 단계에 있습니다.
businessThis project is in the initial conceptual stage.
건축가는 도시의 전체적인 구상을 설명했습니다.
formalThe architect explained the overall plan for the city.
그의 논문 구상은 매우 독창적입니다.
academicHis thesis conception is very original.
머릿속으로 여행 구상을 하고 있어요.
everydayI'm planning a trip in my head.
좋은 아이디어 구상 중이야.
informalI'm coming up with a good idea.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
구상권
right of indemnity (Legal context)
비즈니스 구상
business concept
구상 단계
planning stage
Often Confused With
'계획' is a general word for 'plan', while '구상' is more about the creative and conceptual visualization of an idea.
Usage Notes
Used when discussing creative processes, architecture, or high-level business strategy in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '구체적' (specific). '구상' is about the idea, while '구체화' is making it specific.
Memory Tip
Gusang sounds like 'Good Song' - planning a good song.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 構 (to build) and 想 (to think).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
영화감독은 다음 작품의 ( )을 위해 여행을 떠났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 구상
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