B2 noun Formal

표면화

[pʰjo̞.mjʌn.ɦwa̠]

The process of a hidden problem, issue, or phenomenon becoming apparent or coming to the surface.

Examples

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경제 위기가 심화되면서 사회적 불만이 표면화되고 있다.

As the economic crisis deepens, social discontent is surfacing.

2

내부적인 문제가 외부로 표면화되는 것을 막아야 합니다.

We must prevent internal problems from surfacing externally.

3

정치적 대립이 표면화되면서 정국이 불안해졌다.

As political confrontation became apparent, the political situation became unstable.

Word Family

Noun
표면화
Verb
표면화되다
Adjective
표면화된
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Memory Tip

Pyo-myeon (Surface) + Hwa (Become) = Becoming the surface.

Quick Quiz

양측의 입장 차이가 점차 _____ 시작했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 표면화되기

Examples

1

경제 위기가 심화되면서 사회적 불만이 표면화되고 있다.

academic

As the economic crisis deepens, social discontent is surfacing.

2

내부적인 문제가 외부로 표면화되는 것을 막아야 합니다.

business

We must prevent internal problems from surfacing externally.

3

정치적 대립이 표면화되면서 정국이 불안해졌다.

formal

As political confrontation became apparent, the political situation became unstable.

4

잠재되어 있던 위험 요소가 곧 표면화될 것이다.

formal

The latent risk factors will soon become apparent.

5

둘 사이의 다툼이 이제야 표면화됐네.

informal

The fight between those two has finally surfaced.

Word Family

Noun
표면화
Verb
표면화되다
Adjective
표면화된

Common Collocations

갈등이 표면화되다 conflicts surface
문제가 표면화되다 problems surface
본격적으로 표면화되다 to surface in earnest
표면화에 이르다 to reach the point of surfacing
표면화를 억제하다 to suppress surfacing

Common Phrases

표면화된 갈등

surfaced conflict

표면화의 계기

trigger for surfacing

표면화 단계

surfacing stage

Often Confused With

표면화 vs 가시화

가시화 is specifically about becoming 'visible' or concrete, while 표면화 is about an issue emerging from a hidden state.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in news headlines and sociological texts regarding social or political issues.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use it for physical objects coming to the water's surface; use '떠오르다' instead.

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Memory Tip

Pyo-myeon (Surface) + Hwa (Become) = Becoming the surface.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 表 (outside) + 面 (face) + 化 (become).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 표면화되다 ~의 표면화

Quick Quiz

양측의 입장 차이가 점차 _____ 시작했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 표면화되기

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