B2 verb Formal

장려하다

[tɕaŋnjʌhada]

To encourage or promote a certain action or behavior, often through incentives or support.

Examples

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1

학교는 학생들의 창의적인 활동을 장려한다.

The school encourages students' creative activities.

2

에너지 절약을 장려하기 위한 캠페인이 열렸다.

A campaign was held to encourage energy conservation.

3

회사는 직원들의 자기계발을 장려합니다.

The company encourages employees' self-development.

Word Family

Noun
장려
Verb
장려하다
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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

1

학교는 학생들의 창의적인 활동을 장려한다.

education

The school encourages students' creative activities.

2

에너지 절약을 장려하기 위한 캠페인이 열렸다.

formal

A campaign was held to encourage energy conservation.

3

회사는 직원들의 자기계발을 장려합니다.

business

The company encourages employees' self-development.

4

부모님은 내가 책 읽는 것을 항상 장려하셨어.

informal

My parents always encouraged me to read books.

5

대중교통 이용을 장려하는 정책이 필요하다.

academic

Policies that encourage the use of public transport are needed.

Word Family

Noun
장려
Verb
장려하다

Common Collocations

독서를 장려하다 to encourage reading
수출을 장려하다 to encourage exports
출산을 장려하다 to encourage childbirth
투자를 장려하다 to encourage investment
적극 장려하다 to actively encourage

Common Phrases

장려 정책

encouragement policy

장려금

incentive/subsidy

권장 사항

recommended matters

Often Confused With

장려하다 vs 칭찬하다

칭찬하다 is to praise for something already done, while 장려하다 is to promote future actions.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in government policy contexts and educational settings.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for simply 'liking' something; it must involve an act of promotion or support.

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Memory Tip

Jang-ryeo sounds like 'Jang-ryeok' (power) - giving power to someone to do something.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 奬 (encourage) and 勵 (strive).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 장려하다
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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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