격변
A sudden and violent change or upheaval in social, political, or natural conditions. It denotes a transformation so large it shifts the existing state significantly.
Examples
3 of 5기술의 발전으로 인해 고용 시장에 격변이 일어났다.
A cataclysm occurred in the job market due to technological advances.
정치적 격변기에는 사회적 불안이 커지기 마련이다.
Social anxiety tends to increase during periods of political upheaval.
기후 격변으로 인해 생태계가 파괴되고 있다.
The ecosystem is being destroyed due to climatic upheavals.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyeok' (Violent) + 'Byeon' (Change).
Quick Quiz
20세기는 인류 역사상 가장 큰 ( )의 시기였다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 격변
Examples
기술의 발전으로 인해 고용 시장에 격변이 일어났다.
businessA cataclysm occurred in the job market due to technological advances.
정치적 격변기에는 사회적 불안이 커지기 마련이다.
formalSocial anxiety tends to increase during periods of political upheaval.
기후 격변으로 인해 생태계가 파괴되고 있다.
academicThe ecosystem is being destroyed due to climatic upheavals.
세상이 너무 격변해서 적응하기가 힘들어요.
informalThe world is changing so suddenly that it's hard to adapt.
그 나라는 최근 심각한 사회적 격변을 겪었다.
everydayThe country has recently undergone serious social upheaval.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
격변하는 세계
the rapidly changing world
격변의 소용돌이
the vortex of upheaval
시대적 격변
era-defining upheaval
Often Confused With
변화 is a general term for change, while 격변 implies a sudden, extreme, or violent change.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS history or environmental essays to describe major shifts like the Industrial Revolution or Climate Change.
Common Mistakes
Learners might use it for small changes, but it should be reserved for high-impact events.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyeok' (Violent) + 'Byeon' (Change).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 격 (violent/sudden) + 변 (change).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used to describe Korea's rapid modernization in the 20th century.
Quick Quiz
20세기는 인류 역사상 가장 큰 ( )의 시기였다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 격변
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