B2 verb Formal

고취하다

[ko.tɕʰwi.ɦa.da]

To inspire, encourage, or instill a certain spirit, courage, or consciousness in someone.

Examples

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1

선생님은 학생들에게 독서의 즐거움을 고취하셨다.

The teacher inspired the students with the joy of reading.

2

정부는 국민들의 애국심을 고취하기 위해 행사를 마련했다.

The government organized an event to instill patriotism in the citizens.

3

친구의 응원이 내 자신감을 고취해 줬어.

My friend's support boosted my confidence.

Word Family

Noun
고취
Verb
고취하다
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Memory Tip

Go-chwi: Go (High) + Chwi (Drunk/Inspired). Getting high on inspiration.

Quick Quiz

이번 캠페인은 에너지 절약에 대한 시민들의 의식을 ___하기 위해 기획되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 고취

Examples

1

선생님은 학생들에게 독서의 즐거움을 고취하셨다.

everyday

The teacher inspired the students with the joy of reading.

2

정부는 국민들의 애국심을 고취하기 위해 행사를 마련했다.

formal

The government organized an event to instill patriotism in the citizens.

3

친구의 응원이 내 자신감을 고취해 줬어.

informal

My friend's support boosted my confidence.

4

환경 보호에 대한 시민 의식을 고취하는 교육이 시급하다.

academic

Education to raise civic awareness about environmental protection is urgent.

5

신입 사원들의 소속감을 고취하기 위한 워크숍을 진행합니다.

business

We are conducting a workshop to inspire a sense of belonging among new employees.

Word Family

Noun
고취
Verb
고취하다

Common Collocations

사기를 고취하다 to boost morale
의식을 고취하다 to raise awareness
자신감을 고취하다 to inspire confidence
정신을 고취하다 to instill a spirit
분위기를 고취하다 to uplift the atmosphere

Common Phrases

권익 고취

promotion of rights and interests

의식 고취 캠페인

awareness raising campaign

열정을 고취하다

to inspire passion

Often Confused With

고취하다 vs 강요하다

Inspiring (고취) is about encouraging internal motivation, while forcing (강요) is external pressure.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in the context of leadership, education, and public awareness campaigns.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for physical inflation; it is for abstract spirits or morale.

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Memory Tip

Go-chwi: Go (High) + Chwi (Drunk/Inspired). Getting high on inspiration.

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Word Origin

From Hanja: 鼓 (drum) + 吹 (to blow). Meaning to beat a drum and blow a flute to encourage.

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 고취하다 ~시키다 (to cause to inspire)

Quick Quiz

이번 캠페인은 에너지 절약에 대한 시민들의 의식을 ___하기 위해 기획되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 고취

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낙관적이다

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표출

B2

The act of expressing or manifesting thoughts, feelings, or intentions outwardly. It usually implies that something internal has become visible.

각인시키다

B2

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인지력

B2

The ability to perceive, process, and understand information; cognitive power. It relates to mental processes such as memory, attention, and reasoning.

회피하다

B2

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B2

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상실하다

B2

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각인되다

B2

To be deeply impressed or engraved in one's mind, memory, or history so that it is not easily forgotten.

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