B2 verb Formal

간소화하다

/kansʰoɦwaɦada/

To simplify a complicated process, system, or procedure to make it more efficient or easier to handle.

Examples

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1

복잡한 세금 신고 과정을 간소화해야 합니다.

We must simplify the complex tax filing process.

2

우리 회사는 결제 시스템을 간소화하여 효율을 높였다.

Our company improved efficiency by simplifying the payment system.

3

요즘은 결혼식을 간소화하는 추세입니다.

These days, there is a trend toward simplifying wedding ceremonies.

Word Family

Noun
간소화
Verb
간소화하다
Adverb
간소하게
Adjective
간소한
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Memory Tip

Gan-so (Simple/Small). To make things smaller and simpler.

Quick Quiz

사용자 편의를 위해 회원 가입 절차를 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 간소화했다

Examples

1

복잡한 세금 신고 과정을 간소화해야 합니다.

formal

We must simplify the complex tax filing process.

2

우리 회사는 결제 시스템을 간소화하여 효율을 높였다.

business

Our company improved efficiency by simplifying the payment system.

3

요즘은 결혼식을 간소화하는 추세입니다.

everyday

These days, there is a trend toward simplifying wedding ceremonies.

4

문장을 간소화하면 의미 전달이 더 명확해집니다.

academic

Simplifying sentences makes the delivery of meaning clearer.

5

이거 좀 간소화해서 설명해 줄래?

informal

Can you simplify this and explain it to me?

Word Family

Noun
간소화
Verb
간소화하다
Adverb
간소하게
Adjective
간소한

Common Collocations

절차를 간소화하다 to simplify procedures
과정을 간소화하다 to simplify the process
행정을 간소화하다 to simplify administration
대폭 간소화하다 to simplify drastically
의례를 간소화하다 to simplify rituals

Common Phrases

절차 간소화

simplification of procedures

간소화 방안

simplification plan

생활의 간소화

simplification of life

Often Confused With

간소화하다 vs 단순화하다

단순화하다 is general simplification, whereas 간소화하다 often implies removing unnecessary steps in a formal/official context.

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Usage Notes

Very common in business and government contexts regarding reforms and efficiency.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '쉽게 만들다' which is correct but less formal than '간소화하다' in academic writing.

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Memory Tip

Gan-so (Simple/Small). To make things smaller and simpler.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 簡 (simple) and 素 (plain) and 化 (to become/make).

Grammar Patterns

을/를 간소화하다
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Cultural Context

Reflects the modern Korean trend of 'Small Weddings' or 'Minimalism'.

Quick Quiz

사용자 편의를 위해 회원 가입 절차를 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 간소화했다

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