분출
The act of bursting or forcing out something, such as lava from a volcano or emotions from a person. It implies a sudden and powerful release.
Examples
3 of 5용암이 분출되는 장면은 정말 장관이었다.
The scene of lava erupting was truly spectacular.
지질학자들은 화산 분출의 주기를 연구한다.
Geologists study the cycles of volcanic eruptions.
그는 억눌렸던 분노를 한꺼번에 분출했다.
He erupted with all his suppressed anger at once.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bun-chul: Think of a 'Bun' (bread) 'Chul' (out) - steam bursting out of a hot bun.
Quick Quiz
화산이 ___하기 시작하자 검은 연기가 하늘을 뒤덮었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 분출
Examples
용암이 분출되는 장면은 정말 장관이었다.
everydayThe scene of lava erupting was truly spectacular.
지질학자들은 화산 분출의 주기를 연구한다.
academicGeologists study the cycles of volcanic eruptions.
그는 억눌렸던 분노를 한꺼번에 분출했다.
formalHe erupted with all his suppressed anger at once.
갑자기 가스가 분출돼서 깜짝 놀랐어.
informalI was surprised because gas suddenly spurted out.
신제품에 대한 소비자들의 불만이 분출되고 있습니다.
businessConsumers' complaints about the new product are bursting out.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
분출이 시작되다
eruption begins
대규모 분출
large-scale eruption
압력 분출
pressure release
Often Confused With
폭발 (explosion) emphasizes the sound and destruction, while 분출 (eruption) emphasizes the flowing or spurting out of material.
Usage Notes
Mainly used for volcanoes in science passages, but also metaphorically for sudden social or emotional outbursts.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '분출' and '방출'. 방출 is usually used for light, heat, or radiation.
Memory Tip
Bun-chul: Think of a 'Bun' (bread) 'Chul' (out) - steam bursting out of a hot bun.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 噴出 (분출), meaning 'spouting out'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
화산이 ___하기 시작하자 검은 연기가 하늘을 뒤덮었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 분출
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