부문
A specific part or category within a larger field, system, or organization, such as an industry sector.
Examples
3 of 5그는 영화제에서 감독 부문 상을 받았다.
He won the director category award at the film festival.
수출 부문에서 괄목할 만한 성장이 있었습니다.
There was remarkable growth in the export sector.
사회과학 부문의 연구가 활발히 진행 중입니다.
Research in the social science sector is actively underway.
Word Family
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
그는 영화제에서 감독 부문 상을 받았다.
everydayHe won the director category award at the film festival.
수출 부문에서 괄목할 만한 성장이 있었습니다.
businessThere was remarkable growth in the export sector.
사회과학 부문의 연구가 활발히 진행 중입니다.
academicResearch in the social science sector is actively underway.
민간 부문의 참여가 중요합니다.
formalParticipation from the private sector is important.
너는 어느 부문에 지원할 거야?
informalWhich sector (department) are you going to apply for?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
금융 부문
financial sector
제조 부문
manufacturing sector
부문별
by sector
Often Confused With
부분 is a general 'part' or 'piece' of a whole; 부문 is a 'category' or 'sector' in a classification system.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Reading passages about economics or categorizing social trends.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '부문' when referring to a piece of cake or a part of a machine (use 부분).
Memory Tip
Bu-mun: Think of 'Bu' as 'Bureau' or 'Business' sector.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 部 (part/class) and 門 (gate/category).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 회사는 반도체 ____에서 세계 1위를 차지하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부문
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