포섭하다
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
3 of 5우리는 반대 세력까지 포섭하여 통합을 이루어야 한다.
We must achieve integration by embracing even the opposing forces.
그의 논리는 모든 변수를 포섭하지 못한다는 한계가 있다.
His logic has a limitation in that it cannot subsume all variables.
새로운 멤버를 우리 팀으로 포섭합시다.
Let's win over/include the new member into our team.
Word Family
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
우리는 반대 세력까지 포섭하여 통합을 이루어야 한다.
formalWe must achieve integration by embracing even the opposing forces.
그의 논리는 모든 변수를 포섭하지 못한다는 한계가 있다.
academicHis logic has a limitation in that it cannot subsume all variables.
새로운 멤버를 우리 팀으로 포섭합시다.
businessLet's win over/include the new member into our team.
법률은 이러한 특수한 경우도 포섭할 수 있어야 한다.
formalThe law should be able to cover even these special cases.
그녀는 뛰어난 화술로 사람들을 포섭했다.
informalShe won people over with her excellent speaking skills.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
포섭 범위
the scope of inclusion
인재 포섭
recruiting/winning over talent
Often Confused With
'포함하다' is a neutral 'include'. '포섭하다' often carries a nuance of actively bringing something into a sphere of influence or a logical category.
Usage Notes
Used in politics (winning over people) or philosophy (subsuming cases under a rule).
Common Mistakes
It can sometimes sound like 'recruiting for a bad cause' (like spies) depending on context, so use carefully in political settings.
Memory Tip
포 (wrap) + 섭 (gather) = wrapping and gathering things together.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 包 (to wrap) and 攝 (to take/gather).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그 학설은 기존의 연구 성과들을 폭넓게 ( )하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 포섭
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