발전
The process of developing or being developed. It refers to progress in technology, economy, society, or personal skills.
Examples
3 of 5우리 동네가 예전보다 많이 발전했어요.
Our neighborhood has developed a lot compared to before.
국가 경제의 지속 가능한 발전을 도모해야 합니다.
We must promote the sustainable development of the national economy.
너 실력이 정말 많이 발전했다!
Your skills have really developed (improved) a lot!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bal-jeon (발전) - 'Bal' means 'foot' (step) and 'jeon' means 'forward'. Stepping forward.
Quick Quiz
인터넷의 _____으로 정보 공유가 쉬워졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 발전
Examples
우리 동네가 예전보다 많이 발전했어요.
everydayOur neighborhood has developed a lot compared to before.
국가 경제의 지속 가능한 발전을 도모해야 합니다.
formalWe must promote the sustainable development of the national economy.
너 실력이 정말 많이 발전했다!
informalYour skills have really developed (improved) a lot!
산업 혁명은 도시의 급격한 발전을 초래했다.
academicThe Industrial Revolution led to the rapid development of cities.
신제품 개발은 회사의 향후 발전에 매우 중요합니다.
businessNew product development is very important for the company's future growth.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
발전 가능성
potential for development
발전 단계
stage of development
눈부신 발전
remarkable development
Often Confused With
발달 is often used for biological or physical growth (e.g., child development); 발전 is for abstract progress or systemic growth (e.g., economic development).
Usage Notes
Extremely common in IELTS when discussing technology, society, or globalization.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '발전' (power generation), which is a homonym (e.g., 발전소 - power plant).
Memory Tip
Bal-jeon (발전) - 'Bal' means 'foot' (step) and 'jeon' means 'forward'. Stepping forward.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 發展: 發 (emit/start) + 展 (spread/unfold).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Economic development (경제 발전) is a core part of modern Korean identity due to the 'Miracle on the Han River'.
Quick Quiz
인터넷의 _____으로 정보 공유가 쉬워졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 발전
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