뒷받침하다
To support or provide evidence for a theory, argument, or claim. It is essential for academic writing to link one's ideas with objective data.
Examples
3 of 5주장을 뒷받침할 구체적인 통계가 필요합니다.
Specific statistics are needed to back up the claim.
이 사실은 제 이론을 뒷받침해 줍니다.
This fact supports my theory.
경험이 이론을 뒷받침하는 경우가 많다.
There are many cases where experience supports theory.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dwit (Back) + Batchim (Support/Foundation) = To support from the back.
Quick Quiz
자신의 의견을 말할 때는 이를 ( )할 자료가 있어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 뒷받침
Examples
주장을 뒷받침할 구체적인 통계가 필요합니다.
academicSpecific statistics are needed to back up the claim.
이 사실은 제 이론을 뒷받침해 줍니다.
formalThis fact supports my theory.
경험이 이론을 뒷받침하는 경우가 많다.
everydayThere are many cases where experience supports theory.
회사의 실적이 주가를 뒷받침하고 있다.
businessThe company's performance is supporting the stock price.
내 말이 맞다는 걸 뒷받침할 증거 있어?
informalDo you have evidence to support that I'm right?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
든든한 뒷받침
strong support/backing
뒷받침이 되다
to become a support
뒷받침이 부족하다
lacking support
Often Confused With
도와주다 is general help, while 뒷받침하다 implies providing a foundation or evidence.
Usage Notes
Crucial for Writing Task 2 when explaining how data relates to your thesis statement.
Common Mistakes
Often misspelled as '뒤받침하다'. Remember the 'ㅅ' patchim.
Memory Tip
Dwit (Back) + Batchim (Support/Foundation) = To support from the back.
Word Origin
Native Korean word: 'Dwit' (back) + 'Batchim' (support/prop).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
자신의 의견을 말할 때는 이를 ( )할 자료가 있어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 뒷받침
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