B1 noun Formal

출현

/tɕʰuɾjʌn/

The act of appearing or coming into existence for the first time. It is often used for the emergence of new technologies, species, or social trends.

Examples

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1

새로운 스타의 출현에 모두가 놀랐다.

Everyone was surprised by the appearance of a new star.

2

신인류의 출현에 대한 고고학적 증거가 발견되었다.

Archaeological evidence for the emergence of new humans was found.

3

갑자기 웬 낯선 사람의 출현?

What's with the sudden appearance of a stranger?

Word Family

Noun
출현
Verb
출현하다
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Memory Tip

출 (out) + 현 (appear) = Appearing out in the open.

Quick Quiz

스마트폰의 ______ 이후 우리의 일상은 크게 달라졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 출현

Examples

1

새로운 스타의 출현에 모두가 놀랐다.

everyday

Everyone was surprised by the appearance of a new star.

2

신인류의 출현에 대한 고고학적 증거가 발견되었다.

academic

Archaeological evidence for the emergence of new humans was found.

3

갑자기 웬 낯선 사람의 출현?

informal

What's with the sudden appearance of a stranger?

4

강력한 경쟁업체의 출현으로 시장 판도가 변했다.

business

The emergence of a strong competitor changed the market landscape.

5

대중 매체의 출현은 정치 문화에 큰 영향을 미쳤다.

formal

The emergence of mass media had a great impact on political culture.

Word Family

Noun
출현
Verb
출현하다

Common Collocations

갑작스러운 출현 sudden appearance
기술의 출현 emergence of technology
출현 시기 time of appearance
처음으로 출현하다 to appear for the first time
빈번한 출현 frequent appearance

Common Phrases

역사적 출현

historical emergence

새로운 패러다임의 출현

emergence of a new paradigm

괴물의 출현

appearance of a monster

Often Confused With

출현 vs 등장

등장 is more general; 출현 often implies something significant or new coming into the world's view.

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Usage Notes

Very useful in IELTS Academic Task 1 and 2 to describe the beginning of a trend or era.

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Common Mistakes

Using it for simple 'showing up' to a meeting (which is '참석' or '나타나다').

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Memory Tip

출 (out) + 현 (appear) = Appearing out in the open.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 出現 (out + appear).

Grammar Patterns

~의 출현으로 ~에 출현하다

Quick Quiz

스마트폰의 ______ 이후 우리의 일상은 크게 달라졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 출현

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