B1 noun Neutral

계획

[kje̞ʰwe̞k̚]

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something in the future. It involves deciding on steps and resources needed to reach a goal.

Examples

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1

이번 주말에 무슨 계획 있어?

Do you have any plans for this weekend?

2

정부는 도시 개발 계획을 발표했습니다.

The government announced an urban development plan.

3

나 내일부터 다이어트 할 계획이야.

I plan to go on a diet starting tomorrow.

Word Family

Noun
계획
Verb
계획하다
Adverb
계획적으로
Adjective
계획적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Gye-hwek' as 'Get-work' (getting work ready).

Quick Quiz

여행을 가기 전에 꼼꼼하게 ____을 세워야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 계획

Examples

1

이번 주말에 무슨 계획 있어?

everyday

Do you have any plans for this weekend?

2

정부는 도시 개발 계획을 발표했습니다.

formal

The government announced an urban development plan.

3

나 내일부터 다이어트 할 계획이야.

informal

I plan to go on a diet starting tomorrow.

4

연구 계획서는 논문 작성의 첫 단계이다.

academic

A research proposal is the first step in writing a thesis.

5

회사는 신규 사업 계획을 검토 중입니다.

business

The company is reviewing a new business plan.

Word Family

Noun
계획
Verb
계획하다
Adverb
계획적으로
Adjective
계획적

Common Collocations

계획을 세우다 to make a plan
계획을 실행하다 to execute a plan
계획대로 되다 to go according to plan
미래 계획 future plans
계획을 변경하다 to change a plan

Common Phrases

계획에 차질이 생기다

to have a setback in plans

치밀한 계획

meticulous plan

계획성이 있다

to be organized/planned

Often Confused With

계획 vs 일정

계획 is the broad proposal or strategy, while 일정 refers to the specific schedule or timeline.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing government policies or personal goals.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid saying '계획을 만들다' (make a plan) too often; '계획을 세우다' (establish/set up a plan) is more natural.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Gye-hwek' as 'Get-work' (getting work ready).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '계 (to calculate)' and '획 (to draw/plan)'.

Grammar Patterns

-(으)ㄹ 계획이다 계획을 세우다

Quick Quiz

여행을 가기 전에 꼼꼼하게 ____을 세워야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 계획

Related Phrases

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