B1 noun Neutral

보조

[podzo]

The act of helping or supporting a main function or entity. It often refers to financial assistance (subsidies) or providing secondary aid to complete a task.

Examples

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1

저소득층을 위한 생활 보조금이 지급될 예정이다.

Living subsidies for low-income families will be paid.

2

그는 교수님의 연구 보조원으로 일하고 있다.

He is working as a research assistant for the professor.

3

이 기계는 주 엔진의 보조 역할을 합니다.

This machine plays a secondary role to the main engine.

Word Family

Noun
보조
Verb
보조하다
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Memory Tip

Bo (protect/assist) + Jo (help) = Double help.

Quick Quiz

이 프로젝트는 정부의 ___를 받아 진행되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 보조

Examples

1

저소득층을 위한 생활 보조금이 지급될 예정이다.

formal

Living subsidies for low-income families will be paid.

2

그는 교수님의 연구 보조원으로 일하고 있다.

academic

He is working as a research assistant for the professor.

3

이 기계는 주 엔진의 보조 역할을 합니다.

business

This machine plays a secondary role to the main engine.

4

너의 보조가 없었다면 이 일을 끝내지 못했을 거야.

everyday

I wouldn't have finished this without your help.

5

나 보조 좀 해줄래?

informal

Can you give me a hand (assist me)?

Word Family

Noun
보조
Verb
보조하다

Common Collocations

보조금을 지급하다 to pay a subsidy
보조 역할 supporting role
정부 보조 government assistance
생활 보조 living assistance
기능 보조 functional support

Common Phrases

보조 배터리

power bank/external battery

보조 장치

auxiliary device

보조 수단

supplementary means

Often Confused With

보조 vs 보좌

보좌 is higher level, usually assisting a high-ranking official like a president.

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Usage Notes

Very common in economics (subsidies) and workplace contexts (assistants).

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '보조' (assistance) with '보존' (preservation).

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Memory Tip

Bo (protect/assist) + Jo (help) = Double help.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 補 (supplement) and 助 (help).

Grammar Patterns

~의 보조를 받다 보조 역할을 하다
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Cultural Context

Korean government provides various '보조금' for child-rearing and small businesses.

Quick Quiz

이 프로젝트는 정부의 ___를 받아 진행되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 보조

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