B2 verb Neutral

팽창하다

[pʰɛŋ.tɕʰaŋ.ɦa.da]

To become larger in size, volume, or quantity; to expand.

Examples

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1

풍선이 점점 팽창해.

The balloon is expanding more and more.

2

열을 가하면 금속이 팽창합니다.

Metals expand when heat is applied.

3

경제 규모가 급격히 팽창하면서 여러 부작용이 나타났습니다.

As the scale of the economy expanded rapidly, several side effects appeared.

Word Family

Noun
팽창
Verb
팽창하다
Adjective
팽창적인
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Memory Tip

Pang! like the sound of something bursting as it expands.

Quick Quiz

고무줄을 당기면 늘어나지만, 공기는 열을 받으면 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 팽창한다

Examples

1

풍선이 점점 팽창해.

informal

The balloon is expanding more and more.

2

열을 가하면 금속이 팽창합니다.

formal

Metals expand when heat is applied.

3

경제 규모가 급격히 팽창하면서 여러 부작용이 나타났습니다.

academic

As the scale of the economy expanded rapidly, several side effects appeared.

4

우리 회사는 해외 시장으로 사업을 팽창하고 있습니다.

business

Our company is expanding its business into overseas markets.

5

공기가 팽창해서 압력이 높아졌어요.

everyday

The air expanded and the pressure increased.

Word Family

Noun
팽창
Verb
팽창하다
Adjective
팽창적인

Common Collocations

우주 팽창 cosmic expansion
열팽창 thermal expansion
경제 팽창 economic expansion
인구 팽창 population expansion
급격히 팽창하다 to expand rapidly

Common Phrases

팽창 정책

expansionary policy

팽창 계수

expansion coefficient

팽창을 막다

to prevent expansion

Often Confused With

팽창하다 vs 확장하다

Pangchanghada often refers to physical volume or abstract size, while hwakjanghada focuses on widening boundaries.

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Usage Notes

Used for physical science (gas/solid) and abstract concepts (economy/population).

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 'sangsang' (imagination) just because of the sound.

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Memory Tip

Pang! like the sound of something bursting as it expands.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean 'paeng' (to swell) and 'chang' (to expand).

Grammar Patterns

~으로 팽창하다 급격히 팽창하다

Quick Quiz

고무줄을 당기면 늘어나지만, 공기는 열을 받으면 ( ).

Correct!

The correct answer is: 팽창한다

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