협력
The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal.
Examples
3 of 5팀원들 간의 협력이 필요해요.
Cooperation among team members is needed.
양국은 경제 협력을 강화하기로 했다.
The two countries decided to strengthen economic cooperation.
우리 좀 협력해서 빨리 끝내자.
Let's cooperate and finish this quickly.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hyeop (together) + Ryeok (force/power) = Power of working together.
Quick Quiz
지역 발전을 위해 주민들의 ____이 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 협력
Examples
팀원들 간의 협력이 필요해요.
everydayCooperation among team members is needed.
양국은 경제 협력을 강화하기로 했다.
formalThe two countries decided to strengthen economic cooperation.
우리 좀 협력해서 빨리 끝내자.
informalLet's cooperate and finish this quickly.
집단 지성은 개별 연구자들의 협력으로 발휘된다.
academicCollective intelligence is exerted through the cooperation of individual researchers.
부서 간 협력이 프로젝트 성공을 좌우한다.
businessInter-departmental cooperation determines project success.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
협력 업체
partner company/contractor
상호 협력
mutual cooperation
기술 협력
technical cooperation
Often Confused With
Hyeopjo is often a one-way assistance, while hyeopryeok is a two-way working together.
Usage Notes
Crucial word for IELTS topics like 'International Relations' or 'Teamwork'.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '협상' (negotiation).
Memory Tip
Hyeop (together) + Ryeok (force/power) = Power of working together.
Word Origin
From Hanja 協 (to unite) and 力 (power).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture values 'uri' (we) and collective 'hyeopryeok'.
Quick Quiz
지역 발전을 위해 주민들의 ____이 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 협력
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