B2 noun Neutral

추진력

tɕʰudʑilljʌk

The power or energy that pushes a project, policy, or movement forward; momentum or driving force.

Examples

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개혁의 성공 여부는 정부의 강력한 추진력에 달려 있다.

The success of the reform depends on the government's strong driving force.

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신사업을 추진하기 위해서는 부서 간의 협력과 추진력이 필요합니다.

To promote a new business, cooperation between departments and momentum are needed.

3

본 위원회는 정책 집행의 추진력을 확보하기 위해 구성되었습니다.

This committee was formed to secure the driving force for policy execution.

Word Family

Noun
추진력
Verb
추진하다
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Memory Tip

Chu-jin sounds like 'choo-choo' (train). A train needs 'Chu-jin-ryeok' to move forward.

Quick Quiz

계획이 아무리 좋아도 ( )이 없으면 결과를 낼 수 없다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 추진력

Examples

1

개혁의 성공 여부는 정부의 강력한 추진력에 달려 있다.

academic

The success of the reform depends on the government's strong driving force.

2

신사업을 추진하기 위해서는 부서 간의 협력과 추진력이 필요합니다.

business

To promote a new business, cooperation between departments and momentum are needed.

3

본 위원회는 정책 집행의 추진력을 확보하기 위해 구성되었습니다.

formal

This committee was formed to secure the driving force for policy execution.

4

너는 계획은 잘 세우는데 추진력이 좀 부족한 것 같아.

informal

You plan well, but I think you lack a bit of driving force/follow-through.

5

아이디어도 중요하지만 그것을 현실로 만드는 추진력이 더 중요합니다.

everyday

Ideas are important, but the momentum to make them a reality is more important.

Word Family

Noun
추진력
Verb
추진하다

Common Collocations

추진력을 얻다 to gain momentum
추진력을 발휘하다 to exert driving force
추진력을 잃다 to lose momentum
강력한 추진력 strong driving force
추진력이 있다 to have driving force

Common Phrases

추진력 부족

lack of momentum

추진력 강화

strengthening the driving force

추진력을 뒷받침하다

to support the momentum

Often Confused With

추진력 vs 원동력

Won-dong-ryeok is the fundamental source/motive power; Chu-jin-ryeok is the active force that pushes something forward through obstacles.

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Usage Notes

Often used to praise leaders or to criticize the slow progress of a project.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '집중력' (concentration). This word is about 'moving forward'.

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Memory Tip

Chu-jin sounds like 'choo-choo' (train). A train needs 'Chu-jin-ryeok' to move forward.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 推進 (to push forward) + 力 (power).

Grammar Patterns

~할 추진력 ~에 추진력을 더하다

Quick Quiz

계획이 아무리 좋아도 ( )이 없으면 결과를 낼 수 없다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 추진력

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