B1 noun Neutral

분출

/pundtɕʰuɭ/

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

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1

용암이 분출되는 장면은 정말 장관이었다.

The scene of lava erupting was truly spectacular.

2

지질학자들은 화산 분출의 주기를 연구한다.

Geologists study the cycles of volcanic eruptions.

3

그는 억눌렸던 분노를 한꺼번에 분출했다.

He erupted with all his suppressed anger at once.

Word Family

Noun
분출
Verb
분출하다
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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

1

용암이 분출되는 장면은 정말 장관이었다.

everyday

The scene of lava erupting was truly spectacular.

2

지질학자들은 화산 분출의 주기를 연구한다.

academic

Geologists study the cycles of volcanic eruptions.

3

그는 억눌렸던 분노를 한꺼번에 분출했다.

formal

He erupted with all his suppressed anger at once.

4

갑자기 가스가 분출돼서 깜짝 놀랐어.

informal

I was surprised because gas suddenly spurted out.

5

신제품에 대한 소비자들의 불만이 분출되고 있습니다.

business

Consumers' complaints about the new product are bursting out.

Word Family

Noun
분출
Verb
분출하다

Common Collocations

화산 분출 volcanic eruption
용암 분출 lava eruption
감정의 분출 outburst of emotion
에너지 분출 release of energy
분출구 outlet/vent

Common Phrases

분출이 시작되다

eruption begins

대규모 분출

large-scale eruption

압력 분출

pressure release

Often Confused With

분출 vs 폭발

폭발 (explosion) emphasizes the sound and destruction, while 분출 (eruption) emphasizes the flowing or spurting out of material.

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Usage Notes

Mainly used for volcanoes in science passages, but also metaphorically for sudden social or emotional outbursts.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '분출' and '방출'. 방출 is usually used for light, heat, or radiation.

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Memory Tip

Bun-chul: Think of a 'Bun' (bread) 'Chul' (out) - steam bursting out of a hot bun.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 噴出 (분출), meaning 'spouting out'.

Grammar Patterns

~이 분출되다 ~을 분출하다

Quick Quiz

화산이 ___하기 시작하자 검은 연기가 하늘을 뒤덮었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 분출

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