B2 verb Neutral

병행하다

/pjʌŋʰɛŋʰada/

To carry out two or more tasks or processes at the same time or side by side.

Examples

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1

이론 수업과 실습을 병행하는 것이 효과적이다.

It is effective to carry out theory classes and practical training in parallel.

2

다이어트와 운동을 병행해야 살이 잘 빠진다.

You must combine dieting and exercise to lose weight effectively.

3

정부는 경제 성장과 환경 보호를 병행하려 한다.

The government intends to pursue economic growth and environmental protection simultaneously.

Word Family

Noun
병행
Verb
병행하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null
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Memory Tip

Byeong (side by side) + Haeng (to go). To go side by side.

Quick Quiz

건강을 위해서 식이요법과 운동을 ( )하는 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 병행

Examples

1

이론 수업과 실습을 병행하는 것이 효과적이다.

academic

It is effective to carry out theory classes and practical training in parallel.

2

다이어트와 운동을 병행해야 살이 잘 빠진다.

everyday

You must combine dieting and exercise to lose weight effectively.

3

정부는 경제 성장과 환경 보호를 병행하려 한다.

formal

The government intends to pursue economic growth and environmental protection simultaneously.

4

두 가지 프로젝트를 병행하느라 아주 바쁩니다.

business

I'm very busy because I'm handling two projects at the same time.

5

알바랑 공부를 병행하기가 쉽지 않아.

informal

It's not easy to do a part-time job and study at the same time.

Word Family

Noun
병행
Verb
병행하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null

Common Collocations

학업을 병행하다 to combine studies (with something else)
업무를 병행하다 to combine work tasks
치료를 병행하다 to combine treatments
운동을 병행하다 to do exercise in parallel
동시 병행 simultaneous parallel

Common Phrases

병행 수입

parallel import

병행 학습

parallel learning

병행 처리

parallel processing

Often Confused With

병행하다 vs 동시에

'동시에' is an adverb meaning 'at the same time', while '병행하다' is a verb specifically meaning to conduct two things alongside each other.

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Usage Notes

Very useful for discussing work-life balance or multi-disciplinary approaches.

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Common Mistakes

Ensure you mention at least two things when using this verb.

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Memory Tip

Byeong (side by side) + Haeng (to go). To go side by side.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean: 竝 (side by side) + 行 (go) + 하다.

Grammar Patterns

-와/과 병행하다 -을/를 병행하다
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Cultural Context

Korean 'Salary-dent' (Salaryman + Student) culture involves 병행하다.

Quick Quiz

건강을 위해서 식이요법과 운동을 ( )하는 것이 중요하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 병행

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