부응
Acting in accordance with or fulfilling expectations, demands, or a certain trend. It means to satisfy a standard set by others.
Examples
3 of 5부모님 기대에 부응하고 싶어요.
I want to live up to my parents' expectations.
새로운 정책은 국민의 염원에 부응하지 못했습니다.
The new policy failed to meet the people's wishes.
기대에 부응해 줘서 고마워.
Thanks for meeting my expectations.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bu-eung sounds like a 'Boom' of applause when you meet someone's expectations.
Quick Quiz
그 선수는 팬들의 기대에 ___하는 활약을 보여주었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부응
Examples
부모님 기대에 부응하고 싶어요.
everydayI want to live up to my parents' expectations.
새로운 정책은 국민의 염원에 부응하지 못했습니다.
formalThe new policy failed to meet the people's wishes.
기대에 부응해 줘서 고마워.
informalThanks for meeting my expectations.
연구 결과가 사회적 필요에 부응하는지 확인해야 한다.
academicIt must be checked whether the research results meet social needs.
시장 트렌드에 부응하는 신제품을 출시했습니다.
businessWe released a new product that responds to market trends.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
기대에 부응하여
in response to expectations
전적으로 부응하다
to fully meet/satisfy
부응하지 못하다
to fall short of
Often Confused With
Sun-eung is adapting to a situation or rules, while Bu-eung is specifically about fulfilling expectations or needs.
Usage Notes
Essential for TOEFL when discussing whether a solution (in Writing) or a historical figure (in Reading) met the needs of their time.
Common Mistakes
Often used incorrectly with personal hobbies; it's mostly used for external expectations.
Memory Tip
Bu-eung sounds like a 'Boom' of applause when you meet someone's expectations.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 副 (match) and 應 (respond).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Deeply tied to the Korean value of meeting family and social expectations.
Quick Quiz
그 선수는 팬들의 기대에 ___하는 활약을 보여주었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부응
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