분리
The act of dividing or separating things that were combined or connected. It is frequently used in the context of waste management or scientific processes.
Examples
3 of 5아이와 부모의 심리적 분리는 성장의 과정이다.
Psychological separation between child and parent is a process of growth.
실험실에서 성분을 분리하는 작업이 진행 중이다.
Work to separate components in the laboratory is underway.
이거랑 저거랑 따로 분리해 줘.
Please separate this from that.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '분' (to divide) and '리' (to leave/separate) — to divide and move away.
Quick Quiz
환경 오염을 줄이기 위해 쓰레기 ( ) 수거에 참여합시다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 분리
Examples
아이와 부모의 심리적 분리는 성장의 과정이다.
everydayPsychological separation between child and parent is a process of growth.
실험실에서 성분을 분리하는 작업이 진행 중이다.
formalWork to separate components in the laboratory is underway.
이거랑 저거랑 따로 분리해 줘.
informalPlease separate this from that.
권력 분리 원칙은 민주주의의 근간이다.
academicThe principle of separation of powers is the basis of democracy.
업무와 사생활을 분리하는 것이 중요합니다.
businessIt is important to separate work and personal life.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
분리 배출
separate discharge (of waste)
분리 운영
separate operation
원천 분리
separation at the source
Often Confused With
구분 is more about categorizing or distinguishing things mentally, while 분리 is physically or conceptually pulling them apart.
Usage Notes
Extremely high frequency in the context of '분리수거' (recycling) in Korea.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use '와/과' when saying 'A를 B와 분리하다'.
Memory Tip
Think of '분' (to divide) and '리' (to leave/separate) — to divide and move away.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 分 (to divide) and 離 (to leave).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korea has very strict rules for '분리수거' (recycling separation), which is a part of daily life for every resident.
Quick Quiz
환경 오염을 줄이기 위해 쓰레기 ( ) 수거에 참여합시다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 분리
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배출
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대기
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지속성
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보존하다
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일회성
B1The quality of occurring only once or being disposable after one use. Often used in environmental contexts regarding waste or in social contexts regarding temporary events.
지속가능성
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지속가능하다
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기후변화
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