장려하다
To encourage or promote a certain action or behavior, often through incentives or support.
Examples
3 of 5학교는 학생들의 창의적인 활동을 장려한다.
The school encourages students' creative activities.
에너지 절약을 장려하기 위한 캠페인이 열렸다.
A campaign was held to encourage energy conservation.
회사는 직원들의 자기계발을 장려합니다.
The company encourages employees' self-development.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jang-ryeo sounds like 'Jang-ryeok' (power) - giving power to someone to do something.
Quick Quiz
정부는 신재생 에너지의 사용을 적극 ____ 위해 보조금을 지급한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 장려하기
Examples
학교는 학생들의 창의적인 활동을 장려한다.
educationThe school encourages students' creative activities.
에너지 절약을 장려하기 위한 캠페인이 열렸다.
formalA campaign was held to encourage energy conservation.
회사는 직원들의 자기계발을 장려합니다.
businessThe company encourages employees' self-development.
부모님은 내가 책 읽는 것을 항상 장려하셨어.
informalMy parents always encouraged me to read books.
대중교통 이용을 장려하는 정책이 필요하다.
academicPolicies that encourage the use of public transport are needed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
장려 정책
encouragement policy
장려금
incentive/subsidy
권장 사항
recommended matters
Often Confused With
칭찬하다 is to praise for something already done, while 장려하다 is to promote future actions.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in government policy contexts and educational settings.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for simply 'liking' something; it must involve an act of promotion or support.
Memory Tip
Jang-ryeo sounds like 'Jang-ryeok' (power) - giving power to someone to do something.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 奬 (encourage) and 勵 (strive).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Used in Korea's 'birth encouragement' (출산 장려) policies.
Quick Quiz
정부는 신재생 에너지의 사용을 적극 ____ 위해 보조금을 지급한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 장려하기
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