조화롭다
Forming a pleasing or consistent whole where different parts work well together. Often used to describe social cohesion, aesthetics, or the relationship between humans and nature.
Examples
3 of 5이 방은 가구와 벽지 색깔이 조화롭다.
The furniture and wallpaper colors in this room are harmonious.
다문화 사회에서는 다양한 문화의 조화로운 공존이 중요하다.
In a multicultural society, the harmonious coexistence of various cultures is important.
팀원들 간의 조화로운 협력이 프로젝트의 성공을 이끌었다.
Harmonious cooperation among team members led to the success of the project.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jo-Hwa sounds like 'Joy-Whale'—imagine a whale singing joyfully in harmony with the sea.
Quick Quiz
도시와 자연이 ( ) 환경을 만들어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조화로운
Examples
이 방은 가구와 벽지 색깔이 조화롭다.
everydayThe furniture and wallpaper colors in this room are harmonious.
다문화 사회에서는 다양한 문화의 조화로운 공존이 중요하다.
academicIn a multicultural society, the harmonious coexistence of various cultures is important.
팀원들 간의 조화로운 협력이 프로젝트의 성공을 이끌었다.
businessHarmonious cooperation among team members led to the success of the project.
전통과 현대가 조화로운 건축물을 설계했다.
formalThey designed a building where tradition and modernity are harmonious.
너희 둘 진짜 조화롭게 잘 어울린다.
informalYou two really look harmonious together.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
신구의 조화
harmony between the old and the new
조화를 이루다
to achieve harmony
부조화
disharmony
Often Confused With
비슷하다 means 'similar', while 조화롭다 means different things working well together.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in the adverbial form '조화롭게' with verbs like '살다' or '어울리다'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use '-롭다' for the adjective form and use the noun '조화' incorrectly.
Memory Tip
Jo-Hwa sounds like 'Joy-Whale'—imagine a whale singing joyfully in harmony with the sea.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 調 (tune/blend) and 和 (harmony).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Harmony (In-hwa) is a core value in Confucian-influenced societies like Korea.
Quick Quiz
도시와 자연이 ( ) 환경을 만들어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조화로운
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