자동화
The technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically without human intervention.
Examples
3 of 5업무 자동화 시스템을 도입할 계획입니다.
We plan to introduce a work automation system.
이제는 집안일도 자동화가 많이 됐어.
Housework has also been largely automated now.
공장 자동화는 일자리 감소에 대한 우려를 낳고 있습니다.
Factory automation is raising concerns about job losses.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ja-dong (Self-moving) + Hwa (Change into).
Quick Quiz
단순 반복 업무를 ( )하면 실수를 줄일 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자동화
Examples
업무 자동화 시스템을 도입할 계획입니다.
formalWe plan to introduce a work automation system.
이제는 집안일도 자동화가 많이 됐어.
informalHousework has also been largely automated now.
공장 자동화는 일자리 감소에 대한 우려를 낳고 있습니다.
academicFactory automation is raising concerns about job losses.
자동화 솔루션을 통해 비용을 절감했습니다.
businessCosts were reduced through automation solutions.
자동화가 되면 정말 편할 것 같아요.
everydayIt will be very convenient when it's automated.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자동화가 진전되다
automation is progressing
자동화 기술
automation technology
자동화의 물결
wave of automation
Often Confused With
Gigye-hwa is using machines to help humans, while Jadong-hwa is the machine working by itself.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics about 'Technology' and 'The Labor Market'.
Common Mistakes
Don't use 'jadong' (automatic) when you need the process noun 'jadong-hwa'.
Memory Tip
Ja-dong (Self-moving) + Hwa (Change into).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 自動化.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
단순 반복 업무를 ( )하면 실수를 줄일 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자동화
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