B2 noun Neutral

협력

[çʌ̹mɲjʌ̹k̚]

The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal.

Examples

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1

팀원들 간의 협력이 필요해요.

Cooperation among team members is needed.

2

양국은 경제 협력을 강화하기로 했다.

The two countries decided to strengthen economic cooperation.

3

우리 좀 협력해서 빨리 끝내자.

Let's cooperate and finish this quickly.

Word Family

Noun
협력
Verb
협력하다
Adjective
협력적
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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

1

팀원들 간의 협력이 필요해요.

everyday

Cooperation among team members is needed.

2

양국은 경제 협력을 강화하기로 했다.

formal

The two countries decided to strengthen economic cooperation.

3

우리 좀 협력해서 빨리 끝내자.

informal

Let's cooperate and finish this quickly.

4

집단 지성은 개별 연구자들의 협력으로 발휘된다.

academic

Collective intelligence is exerted through the cooperation of individual researchers.

5

부서 간 협력이 프로젝트 성공을 좌우한다.

business

Inter-departmental cooperation determines project success.

Word Family

Noun
협력
Verb
협력하다
Adjective
협력적

Common Collocations

경제 협력 economic cooperation
협력을 요청하다 to request cooperation
긴밀한 협력 close cooperation
협력 관계 cooperative relationship
국제 협력 international cooperation

Common Phrases

협력 업체

partner company/contractor

상호 협력

mutual cooperation

기술 협력

technical cooperation

Often Confused With

협력 vs 협조

Hyeopjo is often a one-way assistance, while hyeopryeok is a two-way working together.

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Usage Notes

Crucial word for IELTS topics like 'International Relations' or 'Teamwork'.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '협상' (negotiation).

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Memory Tip

Hyeop (together) + Ryeok (force/power) = Power of working together.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 協 (to unite) and 力 (power).

Grammar Patterns

~와 협력하다 ~의 협력을 얻다
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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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