B2 verb Formal

포섭하다

[pʰo.sʌp.ɦa.da]

To include or embrace different elements, individuals, or groups into a certain range or category. In academic logic, it means subsuming a specific case under a general rule.

Examples

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1

우리는 반대 세력까지 포섭하여 통합을 이루어야 한다.

We must achieve integration by embracing even the opposing forces.

2

그의 논리는 모든 변수를 포섭하지 못한다는 한계가 있다.

His logic has a limitation in that it cannot subsume all variables.

3

새로운 멤버를 우리 팀으로 포섭합시다.

Let's win over/include the new member into our team.

Word Family

Noun
포섭
Verb
포섭하다
Adjective
포섭된
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Memory Tip

포 (wrap) + 섭 (gather) = wrapping and gathering things together.

Quick Quiz

그 학설은 기존의 연구 성과들을 폭넓게 ( )하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 포섭

Examples

1

우리는 반대 세력까지 포섭하여 통합을 이루어야 한다.

formal

We must achieve integration by embracing even the opposing forces.

2

그의 논리는 모든 변수를 포섭하지 못한다는 한계가 있다.

academic

His logic has a limitation in that it cannot subsume all variables.

3

새로운 멤버를 우리 팀으로 포섭합시다.

business

Let's win over/include the new member into our team.

4

법률은 이러한 특수한 경우도 포섭할 수 있어야 한다.

formal

The law should be able to cover even these special cases.

5

그녀는 뛰어난 화술로 사람들을 포섭했다.

informal

She won people over with her excellent speaking skills.

Word Family

Noun
포섭
Verb
포섭하다
Adjective
포섭된

Common Collocations

사람을 포섭하다 to win over a person
세력을 포섭하다 to win over forces
범위 내에 포섭하다 to subsume within a range
개념을 포섭하다 to include a concept
반대파를 포섭하다 to win over the opposition

Common Phrases

포섭 범위

the scope of inclusion

인재 포섭

recruiting/winning over talent

Often Confused With

포섭하다 vs 포함하다

'포함하다' is a neutral 'include'. '포섭하다' often carries a nuance of actively bringing something into a sphere of influence or a logical category.

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Usage Notes

Used in politics (winning over people) or philosophy (subsuming cases under a rule).

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Common Mistakes

It can sometimes sound like 'recruiting for a bad cause' (like spies) depending on context, so use carefully in political settings.

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Memory Tip

포 (wrap) + 섭 (gather) = wrapping and gathering things together.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 包 (to wrap) and 攝 (to take/gather).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 ~으로 포섭하다

Quick Quiz

그 학설은 기존의 연구 성과들을 폭넓게 ( )하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 포섭

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