B2 noun Neutral

이정표

/id͡ʑʌŋpʰjo/

A significant event or stage in the development of something, or a literal signpost that shows the distance to a place. In academic contexts, it refers to a major breakthrough or a turning point in history or research.

Examples

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1

이 책은 내 인생의 이정표가 되었다.

This book became a milestone in my life.

2

본 사업은 지역 발전의 중요한 이정표가 될 것입니다.

This project will be a significant milestone for regional development.

3

이번 여행이 우리 관계의 이정표지!

This trip is definitely a milestone in our relationship!

Word Family

Noun
이정표
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Memory Tip

Imagine a signpost (Ijeong) that marks your progress (pyo) on a long road.

Quick Quiz

이번 연구 결과는 의학계의 새로운 ( )가 될 것이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 이정표

Examples

1

이 책은 내 인생의 이정표가 되었다.

everyday

This book became a milestone in my life.

2

본 사업은 지역 발전의 중요한 이정표가 될 것입니다.

formal

This project will be a significant milestone for regional development.

3

이번 여행이 우리 관계의 이정표지!

informal

This trip is definitely a milestone in our relationship!

4

이 논문은 양자역학 연구의 새로운 이정표를 제시한다.

academic

This paper presents a new milestone in quantum mechanics research.

5

이번 합병은 우리 회사의 성장에 있어 중요한 이정표입니다.

business

This merger is an important milestone in our company's growth.

Word Family

Noun
이정표

Common Collocations

이정표를 세우다 to set a milestone
역사적 이정표 a historical milestone
발전의 이정표 a milestone of development
새로운 이정표 a new milestone
중요한 이정표 a significant milestone

Common Phrases

이정표적 사건

a milestone event

인생의 이정표

life's milestone

이정표를 삼다

to use as a milestone/guide

Often Confused With

이정표 vs 목표

Mokpyo is a target/goal to reach, whereas Ijeongpyo is a point that marks progress or a turning point.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing historical progress or scientific advancements.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it only for physical signs, but in B2 level, its figurative use for 'milestone' is much more common.

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Memory Tip

Imagine a signpost (Ijeong) that marks your progress (pyo) on a long road.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 里程標 (li-cheong-pyo), meaning 'distance-travel-mark'.

Grammar Patterns

~은/는 ...의 이정표가 되다 ~한 이정표를 세우다

Quick Quiz

이번 연구 결과는 의학계의 새로운 ( )가 될 것이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 이정표

Related Vocabulary

성과

A result or achievement obtained through effort or work; per...

 단계

A distinct stage or level in a process, system, or developme...

 기록

A written or stored account of facts or events; a performanc...

 발전

The process of developing or being developed. It refers to p...

 목표

A target or specific result that one intends to achieve.

More achievement words

기여하다

B2

To give (something, especially money, time, or effort) in order to help achieve or provide something.

달성하다

B1

To successfully reach a goal, target, or standard through effort and action. It is commonly used in academic and professional contexts to describe completing objectives.

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