보급하다
To spread or distribute something widely among the public, such as technology, products, or ideas. It often refers to the popularization of a new innovation.
Examples
3 of 5스마트폰은 전 세계적으로 빠르게 보급되었다.
Smartphones were rapidly disseminated worldwide.
새로운 농법을 농민들에게 보급할 계획입니다.
We plan to distribute the new farming method to farmers.
이 기술을 사람들에게 어떻게 보급할까?
How should we spread this technology to people?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '보' (wide/universal) and '급' (give). Giving to the wide public.
Quick Quiz
컴퓨터 교육을 전 국민에게 ______ 사업이 시작되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보급하는
Examples
스마트폰은 전 세계적으로 빠르게 보급되었다.
academicSmartphones were rapidly disseminated worldwide.
새로운 농법을 농민들에게 보급할 계획입니다.
formalWe plan to distribute the new farming method to farmers.
이 기술을 사람들에게 어떻게 보급할까?
informalHow should we spread this technology to people?
회사는 저렴한 가격으로 제품을 시장에 보급했다.
businessThe company distributed the product to the market at a low price.
인터넷은 지식을 대중에게 보급하는 데 큰 역할을 했다.
everydayThe internet played a major role in disseminating knowledge to the public.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
보급형 모델
budget/standard model
기술 보급
technology dissemination
무료 보급
free distribution
Often Confused With
'공급하다' is the act of supplying resources/goods to meet demand; '보급하다' focuses on the broad spread or popularization of something.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in contexts of social progress, technology, and government initiatives.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for passing a single item to one person; it implies a mass scale.
Memory Tip
Think of '보' (wide/universal) and '급' (give). Giving to the wide public.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 普及 (보급).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
컴퓨터 교육을 전 국민에게 ______ 사업이 시작되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보급하는
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