진작하다
To stimulate, promote, or encourage something (like morale, economy, or interest) to rise or become more active.
Examples
3 of 5직원들의 사기를 진작하기 위한 워크숍을 열었다.
A workshop was held to boost employee morale.
수출을 진작하는 것이 국가 경제의 시급한 과제이다.
Promoting exports is an urgent task for the national economy.
예술 활동을 진작하기 위한 지원금이 마련되었다.
Subsidies were prepared to encourage artistic activities.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '진' (advance) + '작' (arouse) = advancing by arousing energy.
Quick Quiz
기업들은 연말 보너스를 통해 직원들의 사기를 ( )한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 진작
Examples
직원들의 사기를 진작하기 위한 워크숍을 열었다.
businessA workshop was held to boost employee morale.
수출을 진작하는 것이 국가 경제의 시급한 과제이다.
academicPromoting exports is an urgent task for the national economy.
예술 활동을 진작하기 위한 지원금이 마련되었다.
formalSubsidies were prepared to encourage artistic activities.
학습 의욕을 진작할 수 있는 환경이 필요하다.
academicAn environment that can stimulate the desire to learn is needed.
지역 경제를 진작하기 위해 전통 시장을 이용합시다.
everydayLet's use traditional markets to boost the local economy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사기 진작
morale boosting
경제 진작책
economic stimulus measures
Often Confused With
As an adverb, '진작' means 'earlier' or 'long ago'. As a verb root, it means 'stimulation'.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in economic policies (stimulating the market) or HR (boosting morale).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with the adverb '진작' (I should have told you *earlier*).
Memory Tip
Think of '진' (advance) + '작' (arouse) = advancing by arousing energy.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 振 (to shake/arouse) and 作 (to make).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
기업들은 연말 보너스를 통해 직원들의 사기를 ( )한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 진작
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