성패
The outcome of an endeavor, considering both success and failure.
Examples
3 of 5사업의 성패를 가르는 요인은 마케팅이다.
The factor that determines the success or failure of a business is marketing.
성패를 떠나서 최선을 다하는 것이 중요하다.
Regardless of the outcome, it's important to do your best.
국가 정책의 성패는 국민의 협조에 달려 있습니다.
The success or failure of national policy depends on the cooperation of the citizens.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seong (Success) + Pae (Failure) = Success or Failure.
Quick Quiz
이번 신제품의 ___는 마케팅 전략에 달려 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성패
Examples
사업의 성패를 가르는 요인은 마케팅이다.
businessThe factor that determines the success or failure of a business is marketing.
성패를 떠나서 최선을 다하는 것이 중요하다.
everydayRegardless of the outcome, it's important to do your best.
국가 정책의 성패는 국민의 협조에 달려 있습니다.
formalThe success or failure of national policy depends on the cooperation of the citizens.
이 일의 성패는 아무도 몰라.
informalNo one knows the outcome of this matter.
연구의 성패는 데이터의 정확성에 좌우된다.
academicThe success or failure of the research depends on the accuracy of the data.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성패 여부
whether it succeeds or fails
운명의 성패
success or failure of fate
단판 성패
single-round outcome
Often Confused With
Seungpae is specifically 'win or lose' (like a game), while seongpae is 'success or failure' (like a project).
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic writing when discussing the factors leading to a certain outcome.
Common Mistakes
Don't use seongpae when talking about sports; use seungpae instead.
Memory Tip
Seong (Success) + Pae (Failure) = Success or Failure.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 成敗 (succeed + fail).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society is often described as results-oriented, making this word very common in professional life.
Quick Quiz
이번 신제품의 ___는 마케팅 전략에 달려 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성패
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