활발하다
To be active, vigorous, or lively. Used in academic contexts to describe active trade, discussions, or biological activities.
Examples
3 of 5그 아이는 성격이 매우 활발해요.
That child has a very active personality.
최근 온라인 시장에서 거래가 활발하다.
Recently, transactions are active in the online market.
이 주제에 대해 학계의 논의가 활발하다.
Discussions in academia are vigorous on this topic.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hwal-bal (활발). Think of a 'ball' (bal) bouncing 'actively' (hwal).
Quick Quiz
인터넷의 보급으로 정보 공유가 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 활발해졌다
Examples
그 아이는 성격이 매우 활발해요.
everydayThat child has a very active personality.
최근 온라인 시장에서 거래가 활발하다.
businessRecently, transactions are active in the online market.
이 주제에 대해 학계의 논의가 활발하다.
academicDiscussions in academia are vigorous on this topic.
신진대사가 활발하면 건강에 좋다.
formalVigorous metabolism is good for health.
너 오늘따라 되게 활발하다!
informalYou are so lively today!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
활발한 교류
active exchange
활발히 활동하다
to be actively involved
활발한 토론
lively debate
Often Confused With
활동적이다 is mainly about people's physical activity, while 활발하다 can describe processes, trade, and abstract discussions.
Usage Notes
Use this word to describe trends in IELTS graphs (e.g., 'active trade') or social phenomena.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '활기차다' which is more about a cheerful atmosphere.
Memory Tip
Hwal-bal (활발). Think of a 'ball' (bal) bouncing 'actively' (hwal).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 活 (live) and 潑 (splash/lively).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
인터넷의 보급으로 정보 공유가 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 활발해졌다
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