부채
Something, typically money, that is owed or due to someone else. It refers to debt or liabilities.
Examples
3 of 5회사는 부채 비율을 낮추기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
The company is working to lower its debt ratio.
국가 부채가 급증하면서 경제 위기 우려가 커지고 있다.
Concerns of an economic crisis are growing as national debt surges.
친구가 빌려준 돈은 나에게 큰 부채야.
The money my friend lent me is a big debt for me.
Word Family
Memory Tip
If you have a 'Debt' (부채), you might need a 'Fan' (부채) to cool down from the stress.
Quick Quiz
수입에 비해 과도한 ( )은/는 파산의 지름길이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부채
Examples
회사는 부채 비율을 낮추기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
businessThe company is working to lower its debt ratio.
국가 부채가 급증하면서 경제 위기 우려가 커지고 있다.
formalConcerns of an economic crisis are growing as national debt surges.
친구가 빌려준 돈은 나에게 큰 부채야.
informalThe money my friend lent me is a big debt for me.
본 연구는 가계 부채가 소비 행태에 미치는 영향을 분석한다.
academicThis study analyzes the impact of household debt on consumption patterns.
부채를 다 갚고 나니 마음이 홀가분해요.
everydayI feel relieved after paying off all my debts.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
부채에 시달리다
to suffer from debt
부채를 탕감하다
to write off/forgive debt
부채 규모
scale of debt
Often Confused With
This is a homonym; it also means 'hand fan'. Context is key.
Usage Notes
Mainly used in financial and economic contexts. '빚' is the more common, everyday word for debt.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with '부체' (not a standard word) or '부채' (fan).
Memory Tip
If you have a 'Debt' (부채), you might need a 'Fan' (부채) to cool down from the stress.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 負債 (debt/liability).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Household debt is a significant social issue in South Korea.
Quick Quiz
수입에 비해 과도한 ( )은/는 파산의 지름길이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부채
Related Vocabulary
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파급 효과
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변동
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희소하다
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생산성
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거시적
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상승하다
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미시적
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재정
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경제적
B1Relating to the economy or the system of production and consumption. It can also mean 'economical' in the sense of avoiding waste.
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