향상
The advancement or improvement of quality, condition, or skill level.
Examples
3 of 5영어를 배우면 취업 기회가 향상될 거예요.
Learning English will improve your job opportunities.
삶의 질 향상을 위한 정책이 필요합니다.
Policies for the improvement of the quality of life are necessary.
성적이 조금 향상됐네! 축하해.
Your grades improved a bit! Congratulations.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hyang' (향 - toward) and 'Sang' (상 - up); moving toward the top.
Quick Quiz
기술의 ____으로 인해 통신이 더 빨라졌습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 향상
Examples
영어를 배우면 취업 기회가 향상될 거예요.
everydayLearning English will improve your job opportunities.
삶의 질 향상을 위한 정책이 필요합니다.
formalPolicies for the improvement of the quality of life are necessary.
성적이 조금 향상됐네! 축하해.
informalYour grades improved a bit! Congratulations.
학습 동기는 학업 성취도 향상에 결정적인 역할을 한다.
academicLearning motivation plays a decisive role in improving academic achievement.
기술 향상 덕분에 생산 비용이 줄었습니다.
businessProduction costs decreased thanks to technological improvement.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
비약적인 향상
rapid/leap-like improvement
향상의 여지가 있다
there is room for improvement
크게 향상되다
to be greatly improved
Often Confused With
'개선' often implies fixing something wrong, while '향상' focuses on moving to a higher level.
Usage Notes
Commonly used with '실력' (ability) and '품질' (quality).
Common Mistakes
Using '향상' for quantity increases (use '증가' instead). '향상' is for quality or level.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hyang' (향 - toward) and 'Sang' (상 - up); moving toward the top.
Word Origin
From Hanja 向 (to face/toward) and 上 (up).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
기술의 ____으로 인해 통신이 더 빨라졌습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 향상
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