병행하다
To carry out two or more tasks or processes at the same time or side by side.
Examples
3 of 5이론 수업과 실습을 병행하는 것이 효과적이다.
It is effective to carry out theory classes and practical training in parallel.
다이어트와 운동을 병행해야 살이 잘 빠진다.
You must combine dieting and exercise to lose weight effectively.
정부는 경제 성장과 환경 보호를 병행하려 한다.
The government intends to pursue economic growth and environmental protection simultaneously.
Word Family
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
이론 수업과 실습을 병행하는 것이 효과적이다.
academicIt is effective to carry out theory classes and practical training in parallel.
다이어트와 운동을 병행해야 살이 잘 빠진다.
everydayYou must combine dieting and exercise to lose weight effectively.
정부는 경제 성장과 환경 보호를 병행하려 한다.
formalThe government intends to pursue economic growth and environmental protection simultaneously.
두 가지 프로젝트를 병행하느라 아주 바쁩니다.
businessI'm very busy because I'm handling two projects at the same time.
알바랑 공부를 병행하기가 쉽지 않아.
informalIt's not easy to do a part-time job and study at the same time.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
병행 수입
parallel import
병행 학습
parallel learning
병행 처리
parallel processing
Often Confused With
'동시에' is an adverb meaning 'at the same time', while '병행하다' is a verb specifically meaning to conduct two things alongside each other.
Usage Notes
Very useful for discussing work-life balance or multi-disciplinary approaches.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you mention at least two things when using this verb.
Memory Tip
Byeong (side by side) + Haeng (to go). To go side by side.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 竝 (side by side) + 行 (go) + 하다.
Grammar Patterns
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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정규
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학습
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항목
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집중
B1The act of focusing all one's attention or effort on a particular task or subject. Also refers to a high density of something in one area.
협동
B1The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal; cooperation.
언어적
B1Relating to language or linguistics. It is often used to describe communication or skills involving words.
숙련도
B1The degree of skill or expertise that someone has in a particular task or field, usually acquired through practice.
자존감
B1A person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth; self-esteem.
작성하다
B1To write out or fill in a document, report, or form. It implies a structured or formal writing process.
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