아우르다
To encompass, include, or embrace a wide range of things or people together. It often suggests creating harmony among diverse elements.
Examples
3 of 5진정한 리더는 다양한 의견을 아우를 수 있어야 한다.
A true leader should be able to encompass diverse opinions.
이 보고서는 경제와 사회 문제를 모두 아우르고 있습니다.
This report encompasses both economic and social issues.
우리 회사는 전 세대를 아우르는 제품을 만듭니다.
Our company makes products that embrace all generations.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Imagine spreading your 'Arms' (아) to 'Wrap' (우르다) around everything.
Quick Quiz
이번 전시회는 고전 미술과 현대 미술을 ____ 기획되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 아우르도록
Examples
진정한 리더는 다양한 의견을 아우를 수 있어야 한다.
formalA true leader should be able to encompass diverse opinions.
이 보고서는 경제와 사회 문제를 모두 아우르고 있습니다.
academicThis report encompasses both economic and social issues.
우리 회사는 전 세대를 아우르는 제품을 만듭니다.
businessOur company makes products that embrace all generations.
그 가수는 여러 장르를 아우르는 음악을 해요.
informalThat singer does music that encompasses several genres.
전통과 현대가 아우러진 디자인이 인기다.
everydayDesign that combines tradition and modernity is popular.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
모두를 아우르는
all-encompassing
폭넓게 아우르다
to encompass widely
하나로 아우르다
to bring together as one
Often Confused With
포함하다 simply means to include, while 아우르다 has a stronger nuance of bringing diverse things together into a harmonious whole.
Usage Notes
A beautiful native Korean word that adds a sophisticated touch to writing when describing comprehensive policies or works.
Common Mistakes
It is often misspelled as '어우르다'. While '어우러지다' is common, the active verb is '아우르다'.
Memory Tip
Imagine spreading your 'Arms' (아) to 'Wrap' (우르다) around everything.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in Korean politics to talk about 'grand unity' (대통합).
Quick Quiz
이번 전시회는 고전 미술과 현대 미술을 ____ 기획되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 아우르도록
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