B1 noun Neutral

도해

[to̞ɦɛ̝]

An illustration or diagram that explains something visually. TOEFL reading and listening often include descriptions of such visual aids.

Examples

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1

복잡한 기계를 도해로 설명하니 이해하기 쉽다.

It is easy to understand the complex machine when explained with a diagram.

2

이 그림은 물의 순환 과정을 보여주는 도해입니다.

This picture is a diagram showing the water cycle process.

3

발표 자료에 도해를 추가해 주세요.

Please add a diagram to the presentation materials.

Word Family

Noun
도해
Verb
도해하다
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Memory Tip

Do (Drawing) + Hae (Explain). Explaining through drawing.

Quick Quiz

강연자는 청중의 이해를 돕기 위해 칠판에 ( )를 그렸다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 도해

Examples

1

복잡한 기계를 도해로 설명하니 이해하기 쉽다.

formal

It is easy to understand the complex machine when explained with a diagram.

2

이 그림은 물의 순환 과정을 보여주는 도해입니다.

academic

This picture is a diagram showing the water cycle process.

3

발표 자료에 도해를 추가해 주세요.

business

Please add a diagram to the presentation materials.

4

도해 좀 그려서 설명해 줘.

informal

Draw a diagram and explain it to me.

5

설명서의 도해를 보고 조립하세요.

everyday

Assemble it by looking at the diagram in the manual.

Word Family

Noun
도해
Verb
도해하다

Common Collocations

도해를 곁들이다 to add an illustration
상세한 도해 detailed diagram
도해 설명 diagrammatic explanation
구조 도해 structural diagram
도해집 book of illustrations

Common Phrases

도해로 풀이하다

to explain with a diagram

도해를 참조하다

to refer to the diagram

Often Confused With

도해 vs 도표

Dopyo is a 'chart/table' with data, while Dohae is a 'diagram/illustration' showing how something works.

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Usage Notes

Use this when describing visual components of a TOEFL lecture or reading passage.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with 'dohae' (crossing the sea).

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Memory Tip

Do (Drawing) + Hae (Explain). Explaining through drawing.

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Word Origin

Derived from Sino-Korean 圖 (drawing) and 解 (explain).

Grammar Patterns

~의 도해 도해를 통해

Quick Quiz

강연자는 청중의 이해를 돕기 위해 칠판에 ( )를 그렸다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 도해

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