성공
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit.
Examples
3 of 5진정한 성공은 행복과 연결되어 있습니다.
True success is linked to happiness.
우리는 프로젝트의 성공적인 마무리를 축하했습니다.
We celebrated the successful completion of the project.
사업에 성공하려면 시장 조사가 필수적입니다.
Market research is essential to succeed in business.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seong-Gong: Imagine a 'Song' about a 'Gong' ringing for your victory.
Quick Quiz
실패는 ____의 어머니라는 말이 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성공
Examples
진정한 성공은 행복과 연결되어 있습니다.
academicTrue success is linked to happiness.
우리는 프로젝트의 성공적인 마무리를 축하했습니다.
formalWe celebrated the successful completion of the project.
사업에 성공하려면 시장 조사가 필수적입니다.
businessMarket research is essential to succeed in business.
시험에 성공적으로 합격하길 바라.
everydayI hope you pass the exam successfully.
너 이번엔 진짜 성공했구나!
informalYou really made it this time!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성공의 열쇠
the key to success
성공으로 이끌다
to lead to success
반쯤 성공하다
to be half successful
Often Confused With
Seongchwi (achievement) is more about the process of finishing a task, while Seonggong is the outcome of success.
Usage Notes
Used for both personal goals and large-scale business/scientific outcomes.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '성공되다' (passive); use '성공하다' (active).
Memory Tip
Seong-Gong: Imagine a 'Song' about a 'Gong' ringing for your victory.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 成功 (accomplish + merit).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
실패는 ____의 어머니라는 말이 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성공
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