강구하다
To devise or look for a necessary plan, measure, or solution to a problem. It implies a proactive search for a way to handle a situation.
Examples
3 of 5정부는 실업난을 해결할 방안을 강구하고 있다.
The government is devising plans to solve the unemployment crisis.
새로운 시장 개척을 위한 전략을 강구합시다.
Let's devise a strategy to pioneer new markets.
비상 상황에 대비한 수단을 강구해야 해.
We need to find a means to prepare for an emergency.
Word Family
Memory Tip
GANG-GU sounds like 'Go find' a way.
Quick Quiz
환경 오염을 줄이기 위한 대책을 ( ) 중입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 강구
Examples
정부는 실업난을 해결할 방안을 강구하고 있다.
academicThe government is devising plans to solve the unemployment crisis.
새로운 시장 개척을 위한 전략을 강구합시다.
businessLet's devise a strategy to pioneer new markets.
비상 상황에 대비한 수단을 강구해야 해.
everydayWe need to find a means to prepare for an emergency.
문제를 해결할 묘안을 강구 중입니다.
formalI am in the middle of devising a clever solution to the problem.
어떻게 할지 방법을 강구해 보자.
informalLet's try to find a way of how to do it.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
다각도로 강구하다
to devise from various angles
시급히 강구하다
to devise urgently
최선의 방책을 강구하다
to seek the best measure
Often Confused With
'강구하다' specifically focuses on finding a 'way' or 'method' rather than just getting materials ready.
Usage Notes
Usually used with nouns like 대책 (measure) or 방안 (plan) in formal settings.
Common Mistakes
It is rarely used for physical objects; don't use it for 'preparing lunch'.
Memory Tip
GANG-GU sounds like 'Go find' a way.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 講 (study/explain) and 究 (investigate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
환경 오염을 줄이기 위한 대책을 ( ) 중입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 강구
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