성장하다
To grow in size, quantity, or degree; to develop or advance in maturity or quality.
Examples
3 of 5아이들은 사랑을 먹고 성장한다.
Children grow up on love.
한국 경제는 급격하게 성장해 왔다.
The Korean economy has grown rapidly.
이 산업은 미래에 더욱 성장할 가능성이 높다.
This industry is highly likely to grow more in the future.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Seong-jang (성장) sounds like 'Strong' and 'Giant'—getting bigger.
Quick Quiz
온라인 시장이 매년 ( ) 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성장하고
Examples
아이들은 사랑을 먹고 성장한다.
everydayChildren grow up on love.
한국 경제는 급격하게 성장해 왔다.
academicThe Korean economy has grown rapidly.
이 산업은 미래에 더욱 성장할 가능성이 높다.
businessThis industry is highly likely to grow more in the future.
고난을 통해 인간은 내면적으로 성장한다.
formalHumans grow internally through hardships.
너 진짜 많이 성장했구나!
informalYou have really grown up a lot!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성장 동력
growth engine/driver
성장 과정
growth process
성장판
growth plate
Often Confused With
자라다 is more commonly used for biological growth (plants, height), while 성장하다 is used for abstract or economic development.
Usage Notes
Very frequent in IELTS graphs describing economic or population trends.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for simply 'getting taller' in casual speech as often as '키가 크다'.
Memory Tip
Seong-jang (성장) sounds like 'Strong' and 'Giant'—getting bigger.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 成長 (성장), meaning 'to accomplish' and 'to grow'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Economic growth (경제 성장) is a very frequent topic in Korean society and media.
Quick Quiz
온라인 시장이 매년 ( ) 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성장하고
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