유출
The act of information, secrets, or substances (like oil or water) leaking or flowing out from where they should be kept.
Examples
3 of 5시험 문제가 유출됐다는 소문이 있어.
There's a rumor that the exam questions were leaked.
공장에서 화학 물질 유출 사고가 발생했습니다.
A chemical substance leak accident occurred at the factory.
비밀번호 유출 안 되게 조심해.
Be careful not to let your password leak.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yu-chul (유출) - 'Yu' (flow) + 'Chul' (exit). Flowing out the exit.
Quick Quiz
바다에 대량의 기름이 ___되어 생태계가 파괴되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유출
Examples
시험 문제가 유출됐다는 소문이 있어.
everydayThere's a rumor that the exam questions were leaked.
공장에서 화학 물질 유출 사고가 발생했습니다.
formalA chemical substance leak accident occurred at the factory.
비밀번호 유출 안 되게 조심해.
informalBe careful not to let your password leak.
인재 유출은 국가 경쟁력을 약화시키는 원인이다.
academicBrain drain (leakage of talent) is a cause of weakening national competitiveness.
기업 기밀 유출을 방지하기 위해 보안을 강화했습니다.
businessWe strengthened security to prevent the leakage of corporate secrets.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
유출 사고
leak accident
자본 유출
capital outflow
비밀 유출
leak of secrets
Often Confused With
누출 is often used for gases or liquids, while 유출 is broader, covering information, money, and talent.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics about cybersecurity, environmental disasters, or economics.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '수출' (export).
Memory Tip
Yu-chul (유출) - 'Yu' (flow) + 'Chul' (exit). Flowing out the exit.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 流出 (flow + out).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
바다에 대량의 기름이 ___되어 생태계가 파괴되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유출
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