세분화
The act of dividing something into smaller, more detailed, and specific parts or categories. Often used in research methods or market analysis.
Examples
3 of 5데이터를 더 세분화하여 분석할 필요가 있습니다.
We need to subdivide and analyze the data further.
우리 팀은 업무를 세분화해서 효율을 높이기로 했다.
Our team decided to subdivide tasks to increase efficiency.
쓰레기 분리배출 항목이 전보다 세분화되었다.
The items for waste separation have become more subdivided than before.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Se-bun: 'Se' (thin/fine) + 'Bun' (divide). To divide finely.
Quick Quiz
정확한 통계를 얻기 위해서는 조사 대상을 연령별로 ___해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 세분화
Examples
데이터를 더 세분화하여 분석할 필요가 있습니다.
academicWe need to subdivide and analyze the data further.
우리 팀은 업무를 세분화해서 효율을 높이기로 했다.
businessOur team decided to subdivide tasks to increase efficiency.
쓰레기 분리배출 항목이 전보다 세분화되었다.
everydayThe items for waste separation have become more subdivided than before.
정부는 복지 대상을 세분화하여 맞춤형 지원을 제공한다.
formalThe government subdivides welfare recipients to provide customized support.
계획을 너무 세분화하면 오히려 실천하기 힘들어.
informalIf you subdivide your plan too much, it's actually harder to put into practice.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
세분화된 카테고리
subdivided categories
전문 분야의 세분화
specialization of professional fields
세분화하여 관리하다
to manage by subdividing
Often Confused With
분류 is general classification, while 세분화 implies breaking things down into even smaller, more precise details.
Usage Notes
Very common in business (Market Segmentation) and science (Data Subdivision).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '나누기', which is too casual for academic papers.
Memory Tip
Se-bun: 'Se' (thin/fine) + 'Bun' (divide). To divide finely.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 細 (fine/thin), 分 (divide), and 化 (become).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정확한 통계를 얻기 위해서는 조사 대상을 연령별로 ___해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 세분화
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