권장하다
To formally recommend, encourage, or urge a certain action or behavior because it is beneficial.
Examples
3 of 5정부는 대중교통 이용을 적극 권장하고 있습니다.
The government is actively encouraging the use of public transportation.
우리 회사는 직원들의 자기계발을 권장합니다.
Our company encourages employees' self-development.
선생님은 우리에게 독서를 권장하셨어.
The teacher recommended reading to us.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gwon means 'authority' or 'advice' – an authority giving advice.
Quick Quiz
환경 보호를 위해 일회용품 사용 자제를 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 권장한다
Examples
정부는 대중교통 이용을 적극 권장하고 있습니다.
formalThe government is actively encouraging the use of public transportation.
우리 회사는 직원들의 자기계발을 권장합니다.
businessOur company encourages employees' self-development.
선생님은 우리에게 독서를 권장하셨어.
informalThe teacher recommended reading to us.
학술적으로는 인용문의 출처를 명확히 밝힐 것을 권장한다.
academicAcademically, it is recommended to clearly state the sources of citations.
건강을 위해 하루 8시간 수면이 권장됩니다.
everydayEight hours of sleep a day is recommended for health.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
권장 사항
recommendations / suggestions
권장할 만하다
be worth recommending
강력히 권장하다
to strongly recommend
Often Confused With
Gwon-jang-ha-da is a recommendation (soft), while gang-yo-ha-da is a demand/force (hard).
Usage Notes
Commonly seen in health guidelines, government policies, and educational settings.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'chucheon-hada' (recommend a specific item like a movie); 'gwonjang' is usually for behaviors or policies.
Memory Tip
Gwon means 'authority' or 'advice' – an authority giving advice.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 勸奬 (gwon: advise, jang: encourage).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
환경 보호를 위해 일회용품 사용 자제를 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 권장한다
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