B2 verb Neutral

차별화하다

/tɕʰabjʌɭʰwaʰada/

To make something different or distinct from others in order to gain a competitive advantage or special recognition.

Examples

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1

디자인을 통해 제품을 차별화할 수 있다.

Products can be differentiated through design.

2

다른 학생들과 차별화된 답변을 준비해 보세요.

Try to prepare an answer that is differentiated from other students.

3

그 카페는 독특한 분위기로 차별화에 성공했다.

That cafe succeeded in differentiation with its unique atmosphere.

Word Family

Noun
차별화
Verb
차별화하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Difference' + 'ization'. Making a difference.

Quick Quiz

시장에서 살아남으려면 타사 제품과 ( )된 기능이 있어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 차별화

Examples

1

디자인을 통해 제품을 차별화할 수 있다.

business

Products can be differentiated through design.

2

다른 학생들과 차별화된 답변을 준비해 보세요.

academic

Try to prepare an answer that is differentiated from other students.

3

그 카페는 독특한 분위기로 차별화에 성공했다.

everyday

That cafe succeeded in differentiation with its unique atmosphere.

4

브랜드 가치를 높이기 위해 이미지를 차별화해야 한다.

formal

The image must be differentiated to increase brand value.

5

너만의 매력으로 친구들 사이에서 차별화해 봐.

informal

Try to stand out among your friends with your own charm.

Word Family

Noun
차별화
Verb
차별화하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null

Common Collocations

전략을 차별화하다 to differentiate a strategy
제품을 차별화하다 to differentiate a product
이미지를 차별화하다 to differentiate an image
경쟁사와 차별화하다 to differentiate from competitors
차별화된 전략 a differentiated strategy

Common Phrases

차별화 전략

differentiation strategy

차별화 요소

differentiation factor

차별화 포인트

differentiation point

Often Confused With

차별화하다 vs 차별하다

'차별하다' means to discriminate against someone unfairly, while '차별화하다' means to make something distinct or unique.

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Usage Notes

Very positive in business/marketing contexts. Do not use '차별하다' when you mean to stand out.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often drop the '화' and say '차별하다', which changes the meaning to 'to discriminate'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Difference' + 'ization'. Making a difference.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean: 差別 (difference) + 化 (become) + 하다.

Grammar Patterns

-기 위한 (for the purpose of...) -ㄹ 필요가 있다 (need to...)
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Cultural Context

Crucial word in the highly competitive Korean job market and business landscape.

Quick Quiz

시장에서 살아남으려면 타사 제품과 ( )된 기능이 있어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 차별화

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