B2 noun Neutral

산업화

[sʰanʌpʰwa]

The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. It is a fundamental concept for discussing environmental impact and social change in IELTS.

Examples

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1

산업화 과정에서 환경 오염이 심각해졌다.

Environmental pollution worsened during the process of industrialization.

2

이 지역은 1970년대에 본격적으로 산업화가 시작되었습니다.

Industrialization began in earnest in this region in the 1970s.

3

산업화는 대량 생산과 대량 소비의 시대를 열었습니다.

Industrialization opened the era of mass production and mass consumption.

Word Family

Noun
산업화
Verb
산업화하다
Adjective
산업화된
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Memory Tip

San-eop (Industry) + Hwa (~ization). The making of industry.

Quick Quiz

유럽은 18세기에 ( )를 거치며 큰 사회적 변화를 맞이했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 산업화

Examples

1

산업화 과정에서 환경 오염이 심각해졌다.

academic

Environmental pollution worsened during the process of industrialization.

2

이 지역은 1970년대에 본격적으로 산업화가 시작되었습니다.

formal

Industrialization began in earnest in this region in the 1970s.

3

산업화는 대량 생산과 대량 소비의 시대를 열었습니다.

business

Industrialization opened the era of mass production and mass consumption.

4

산업화 이후 사람들의 생활 방식이 완전히 바뀌었어요.

everyday

People's lifestyles changed completely after industrialization.

5

산업화 덕분에 우리가 이렇게 편하게 사는 거지.

informal

We live this comfortably thanks to industrialization.

Word Family

Noun
산업화
Verb
산업화하다
Adjective
산업화된

Common Collocations

급격한 산업화 rapid industrialization
산업화 시대 the era of industrialization
산업화 과정 industrialization process
산업화 사회 industrialized society
산업화의 부작용 side effects of industrialization

Common Phrases

산업화에 성공하다

to succeed in industrialization

산업화를 추진하다

to promote industrialization

산업화의 역습

the backlash of industrialization (environmental)

Often Confused With

산업화 vs 도시화

Industrialization is about the economy/manufacturing, while urbanization is about people moving to cities.

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Usage Notes

Useful when analyzing line graphs in Task 1 showing economic shifts or Writing Task 2 about the environment.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid confusing with '현대화' (modernization), which is a broader term including culture and technology.

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Memory Tip

San-eop (Industry) + Hwa (~ization). The making of industry.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 産業 (industry) + 化 (transformation).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 산업화되다 산업화를 겪다
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Cultural Context

The 'Miracle on the Han River' refers to Korea's extremely rapid industrialization.

Quick Quiz

유럽은 18세기에 ( )를 거치며 큰 사회적 변화를 맞이했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 산업화

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