B1 noun Neutral

부문

[pumuːn]

A specific part or category within a larger field, system, or organization, such as an industry sector.

Examples

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1

그는 영화제에서 감독 부문 상을 받았다.

He won the director category award at the film festival.

2

수출 부문에서 괄목할 만한 성장이 있었습니다.

There was remarkable growth in the export sector.

3

사회과학 부문의 연구가 활발히 진행 중입니다.

Research in the social science sector is actively underway.

Word Family

Noun
부문
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Memory Tip

Bu-mun: Think of 'Bu' as 'Bureau' or 'Business' sector.

Quick Quiz

이 회사는 반도체 ____에서 세계 1위를 차지하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 부문

Examples

1

그는 영화제에서 감독 부문 상을 받았다.

everyday

He won the director category award at the film festival.

2

수출 부문에서 괄목할 만한 성장이 있었습니다.

business

There was remarkable growth in the export sector.

3

사회과학 부문의 연구가 활발히 진행 중입니다.

academic

Research in the social science sector is actively underway.

4

민간 부문의 참여가 중요합니다.

formal

Participation from the private sector is important.

5

너는 어느 부문에 지원할 거야?

informal

Which sector (department) are you going to apply for?

Word Family

Noun
부문

Common Collocations

공공 부문 public sector
민간 부문 private sector
산업 부문 industrial sector
해당 부문 relevant sector
각 부문 each sector

Common Phrases

금융 부문

financial sector

제조 부문

manufacturing sector

부문별

by sector

Often Confused With

부문 vs 부분

부분 is a general 'part' or 'piece' of a whole; 부문 is a 'category' or 'sector' in a classification system.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Reading passages about economics or categorizing social trends.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '부문' when referring to a piece of cake or a part of a machine (use 부분).

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Memory Tip

Bu-mun: Think of 'Bu' as 'Bureau' or 'Business' sector.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 部 (part/class) and 門 (gate/category).

Grammar Patterns

~ 부문에 속하다 ~ 부문에서

Quick Quiz

이 회사는 반도체 ____에서 세계 1위를 차지하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 부문

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