보조
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
3 of 5저소득층을 위한 생활 보조금이 지급될 예정이다.
Living subsidies for low-income families will be paid.
그는 교수님의 연구 보조원으로 일하고 있다.
He is working as a research assistant for the professor.
이 기계는 주 엔진의 보조 역할을 합니다.
This machine plays a secondary role to the main engine.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bo (protect/assist) + Jo (help) = Double help.
Quick Quiz
이 프로젝트는 정부의 ___를 받아 진행되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보조
Examples
저소득층을 위한 생활 보조금이 지급될 예정이다.
formalLiving subsidies for low-income families will be paid.
그는 교수님의 연구 보조원으로 일하고 있다.
academicHe is working as a research assistant for the professor.
이 기계는 주 엔진의 보조 역할을 합니다.
businessThis machine plays a secondary role to the main engine.
너의 보조가 없었다면 이 일을 끝내지 못했을 거야.
everydayI wouldn't have finished this without your help.
나 보조 좀 해줄래?
informalCan you give me a hand (assist me)?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
보조 배터리
power bank/external battery
보조 장치
auxiliary device
보조 수단
supplementary means
Often Confused With
보좌 is higher level, usually assisting a high-ranking official like a president.
Usage Notes
Very common in economics (subsidies) and workplace contexts (assistants).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '보조' (assistance) with '보존' (preservation).
Memory Tip
Bo (protect/assist) + Jo (help) = Double help.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 補 (supplement) and 助 (help).
Grammar Patterns
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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