상업
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale. It focuses on the exchange of goods and profit-making.
Examples
3 of 5그 영화는 예술성보다는 상업성이 더 강해요.
That movie has more commercial appeal than artistic value.
정부는 상업 지구의 용도 변경을 승인했습니다.
The government approved the change of use for the commercial district.
너무 상업적으로 생각하지 마.
Don't think too commercially.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sang-eop: Think of 'Shopping' (Sang) and 'Operations' (eop).
Quick Quiz
명동은 서울의 대표적인 ____ 중심지입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상업
Examples
그 영화는 예술성보다는 상업성이 더 강해요.
everydayThat movie has more commercial appeal than artistic value.
정부는 상업 지구의 용도 변경을 승인했습니다.
formalThe government approved the change of use for the commercial district.
너무 상업적으로 생각하지 마.
informalDon't think too commercially.
상업의 발달은 도시화의 직접적인 원인이 되었다.
academicThe development of commerce became a direct cause of urbanization.
상업적 파트너십을 맺기 위해 논의 중입니다.
businessWe are discussing to form a commercial partnership.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
상업 고등학교
commercial high school
상업 영화
commercial film
상업적 이용
commercial use
Often Confused With
상업 is specifically about trade and selling, while 산업 is the broader term for production (including manufacturing).
Usage Notes
Use this when discussing profit-driven activities or the exchange of goods.
Common Mistakes
Students often use '장사' which is much more informal and specifically means 'running a small shop'.
Memory Tip
Sang-eop: Think of 'Shopping' (Sang) and 'Operations' (eop).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 商業.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
명동은 서울의 대표적인 ____ 중심지입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상업
Related Vocabulary
More business words
저렴하다
B1Having a low price; not expensive but often implying good value for money.
가격
B1The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something. It is a central term in economics and daily commerce.
활발하다
B1To be active, vigorous, or lively. Used in academic contexts to describe active trade, discussions, or biological activities.
인건비
B1The total amount of money paid to employees for their labor; personnel expenses or labor costs.
연장
B1The act of making something longer in duration, distance, or scope. It is commonly used for time limits or deadlines.
전문화
B2The process of becoming an expert in a particular subject or skill; the act of making something specialized.
세분화하다
B2To divide something into small, detailed, and specific parts or categories for more precise management or analysis.
산정
B1The act of calculating or estimating an amount or value based on specific criteria or data.
상업적
B1Related to or used in the buying and selling of goods and services. Often carries a connotation of being focused on profit rather than artistic or social value.
직종
B1A category or type of occupation. It is used to group similar jobs together (e.g., service industry, technical jobs).
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