B1 noun Neutral

부응

[pu ɯŋ]

Acting in accordance with or fulfilling expectations, demands, or a certain trend. It means to satisfy a standard set by others.

Examples

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1

부모님 기대에 부응하고 싶어요.

I want to live up to my parents' expectations.

2

새로운 정책은 국민의 염원에 부응하지 못했습니다.

The new policy failed to meet the people's wishes.

3

기대에 부응해 줘서 고마워.

Thanks for meeting my expectations.

Word Family

Noun
부응
Verb
부응하다
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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

1

부모님 기대에 부응하고 싶어요.

everyday

I want to live up to my parents' expectations.

2

새로운 정책은 국민의 염원에 부응하지 못했습니다.

formal

The new policy failed to meet the people's wishes.

3

기대에 부응해 줘서 고마워.

informal

Thanks for meeting my expectations.

4

연구 결과가 사회적 필요에 부응하는지 확인해야 한다.

academic

It must be checked whether the research results meet social needs.

5

시장 트렌드에 부응하는 신제품을 출시했습니다.

business

We released a new product that responds to market trends.

Word Family

Noun
부응
Verb
부응하다

Common Collocations

기대에 부응하다 to live up to expectations
요구에 부응하다 to meet demands
시대적 부응 meeting the needs of the times
부응하는 조치 measures corresponding to...
사회적 부응 social responsiveness

Common Phrases

기대에 부응하여

in response to expectations

전적으로 부응하다

to fully meet/satisfy

부응하지 못하다

to fall short of

Often Confused With

부응 vs 순응

Sun-eung is adapting to a situation or rules, while Bu-eung is specifically about fulfilling expectations or needs.

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Usage Notes

Essential for TOEFL when discussing whether a solution (in Writing) or a historical figure (in Reading) met the needs of their time.

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Common Mistakes

Often used incorrectly with personal hobbies; it's mostly used for external expectations.

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Memory Tip

Bu-eung sounds like a 'Boom' of applause when you meet someone's expectations.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 副 (match) and 應 (respond).

Grammar Patterns

~에 부응하다 ~에 부응하는
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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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