B2 verb Neutral

세분화하다

/sebunhwahada/

To divide something into small, detailed, and specific parts or categories for more precise management or analysis.

Examples

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1

공부 계획을 시간 단위로 세분화했어.

I divided my study plan into hourly segments.

2

정부는 복지 혜택 대상을 더욱 세분화하여 지원할 방침입니다.

The government plans to further subdivide the targets of welfare benefits for support.

3

할 일을 좀 더 세분화해서 적어봐.

Try writing down your to-do list in more detail.

Word Family

Noun
세분화
Verb
세분하다
Adjective
세분화된
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Memory Tip

Se (Thin/Fine) + Bun (Divide) + Hwa (Make). Making things into thin/fine divisions.

Quick Quiz

더욱 정확한 통계를 위해 연령대를 5세 단위로 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 세분화했다

Examples

1

공부 계획을 시간 단위로 세분화했어.

everyday

I divided my study plan into hourly segments.

2

정부는 복지 혜택 대상을 더욱 세분화하여 지원할 방침입니다.

formal

The government plans to further subdivide the targets of welfare benefits for support.

3

할 일을 좀 더 세분화해서 적어봐.

informal

Try writing down your to-do list in more detail.

4

데이터를 세분화하여 분석하면 새로운 패턴을 발견할 수 있다.

academic

By subdividing and analyzing the data, new patterns can be discovered.

5

시장 세분화는 효과적인 마케팅 전략의 기초입니다.

business

Market segmentation is the basis of an effective marketing strategy.

Word Family

Noun
세분화
Verb
세분하다
Adjective
세분화된

Common Collocations

시장을 세분화하다 to segment the market
기능을 세분화하다 to subdivide functions
기준을 세분화하다 to refine/subdivide criteria
세분화된 정보 subdivided/detailed information
조직을 세분화하다 to subdivide an organization

Common Phrases

시장 세분화

market segmentation

세분화 전략

segmentation strategy

세분화 기준

segmentation criteria

Often Confused With

세분화하다 vs 분류하다

분류하다 is to group things into categories, while 세분화하다 is to break one whole thing down into smaller, more detailed parts.

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing research methodology or business strategies in IELTS.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse it with '단순화' (simplification), which is the opposite.

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Memory Tip

Se (Thin/Fine) + Bun (Divide) + Hwa (Make). Making things into thin/fine divisions.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 細 (fine/thin), 分 (divide), and 化 (become).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 ~로 세분화하다

Quick Quiz

더욱 정확한 통계를 위해 연령대를 5세 단위로 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 세분화했다

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