표면화
The process of a hidden problem, issue, or phenomenon becoming apparent or coming to the surface.
Examples
3 of 5경제 위기가 심화되면서 사회적 불만이 표면화되고 있다.
As the economic crisis deepens, social discontent is surfacing.
내부적인 문제가 외부로 표면화되는 것을 막아야 합니다.
We must prevent internal problems from surfacing externally.
정치적 대립이 표면화되면서 정국이 불안해졌다.
As political confrontation became apparent, the political situation became unstable.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pyo-myeon (Surface) + Hwa (Become) = Becoming the surface.
Quick Quiz
양측의 입장 차이가 점차 _____ 시작했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 표면화되기
Examples
경제 위기가 심화되면서 사회적 불만이 표면화되고 있다.
academicAs the economic crisis deepens, social discontent is surfacing.
내부적인 문제가 외부로 표면화되는 것을 막아야 합니다.
businessWe must prevent internal problems from surfacing externally.
정치적 대립이 표면화되면서 정국이 불안해졌다.
formalAs political confrontation became apparent, the political situation became unstable.
잠재되어 있던 위험 요소가 곧 표면화될 것이다.
formalThe latent risk factors will soon become apparent.
둘 사이의 다툼이 이제야 표면화됐네.
informalThe fight between those two has finally surfaced.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
표면화된 갈등
surfaced conflict
표면화의 계기
trigger for surfacing
표면화 단계
surfacing stage
Often Confused With
가시화 is specifically about becoming 'visible' or concrete, while 표면화 is about an issue emerging from a hidden state.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in news headlines and sociological texts regarding social or political issues.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it for physical objects coming to the water's surface; use '떠오르다' instead.
Memory Tip
Pyo-myeon (Surface) + Hwa (Become) = Becoming the surface.
Word Origin
From Hanja 表 (outside) + 面 (face) + 化 (become).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
양측의 입장 차이가 점차 _____ 시작했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 표면화되기
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