선행하다
To happen or exist before something else. It often refers to a necessary prior condition or an earlier event in a sequence.
Examples
3 of 5성공적인 투자를 위해서는 철저한 분석이 선행되어야 한다.
For successful investment, thorough analysis must come first.
평화 협상에 앞서 정전이 선행되어야 합니다.
A ceasefire must precede peace negotiations.
신제품 출시 전에 시장 조사가 선행되었습니다.
Market research preceded the launch of the new product.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seon-Haeng: Seon (First/Front) + Haeng (Go). Going first.
Quick Quiz
논문을 쓸 때는 관련된 ( ) 연구를 먼저 검토해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 선행
Examples
성공적인 투자를 위해서는 철저한 분석이 선행되어야 한다.
academicFor successful investment, thorough analysis must come first.
평화 협상에 앞서 정전이 선행되어야 합니다.
formalA ceasefire must precede peace negotiations.
신제품 출시 전에 시장 조사가 선행되었습니다.
businessMarket research preceded the launch of the new product.
네가 먼저 사과하는 게 선행되어야 해.
informalYour apologizing first should come before anything else.
번개는 천둥보다 선행한다.
everydayLightning precedes thunder.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
선행 지표
leading indicator
선행 행위
prior act
선행 사건
preceding event
Often Confused With
As a noun, 선행 can also mean 'good deeds' (善行). Context determines if it's 'preceding' (先行) or 'good deed'.
Usage Notes
Essential for writing literature reviews or describing processes in IELTS Academic Task 1.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with '진행하다' (to proceed/progress).
Memory Tip
Seon-Haeng: Seon (First/Front) + Haeng (Go). Going first.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 先 (first) + 行 (go).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, 'Seon-haeng Hak-seup' (advanced study) is a controversial topic in the private education system.
Quick Quiz
논문을 쓸 때는 관련된 ( ) 연구를 먼저 검토해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 선행
Related Vocabulary
More Academic words
반증
B2Evidence that proves the opposite of a certain claim or theory. It is used to refute an argument or show that a hypothesis is incorrect.
예견하다
B2To foresee or predict a future event based on current evidence or intuition.
이견
B2A difference of opinion or a dissenting view regarding a particular issue.
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