표방하다
To claim or advocate for a certain principle, policy, or identity publicly.
Examples
3 of 5우리 학교는 전인 교육을 표방한다.
Our school advocates for holistic education.
그 회사는 친환경 경영을 표방하며 제품을 홍보했다.
The company promoted its products while claiming to practice eco-friendly management.
이 단체는 인권 보호를 표방하는 비영리 기구이다.
This group is a non-profit organization that advocates for human rights protection.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pyo-bang: 'Pyo' (surface/sign) + 'Bang' (to put) -> Putting a sign on the surface for everyone to see.
Quick Quiz
해당 잡지는 여성의 권익 신장을 ____ 하며 창간되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 표방
Examples
우리 학교는 전인 교육을 표방한다.
formalOur school advocates for holistic education.
그 회사는 친환경 경영을 표방하며 제품을 홍보했다.
businessThe company promoted its products while claiming to practice eco-friendly management.
이 단체는 인권 보호를 표방하는 비영리 기구이다.
academicThis group is a non-profit organization that advocates for human rights protection.
그는 자유주의자를 표방하지만 실제 행동은 다르다.
everydayHe claims to be a liberal, but his actions are different.
새로운 정부는 개혁을 표방하며 출범했다.
formalThe new government was launched claiming to pursue reform.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
공식적으로 표방하다
to officially advocate
민주주의 표방
advocacy of democracy
겉으로만 표방하다
to claim only on the surface
Often Confused With
주장하다 is to argue a point, while 표방하다 is to publicly adopt an identity or mission.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe the missions of NGOs, political parties, or corporate philosophies.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse it with '모방하다' (to imitate) because of the similar sound.
Memory Tip
Pyo-bang: 'Pyo' (surface/sign) + 'Bang' (to put) -> Putting a sign on the surface for everyone to see.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '標榜' (signpost + placard).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
해당 잡지는 여성의 권익 신장을 ____ 하며 창간되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 표방
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