B2 noun Formal

표방

/pʰjɔbaŋ/

To claim or advocate a certain principle, policy, or identity publicly. Declaring a stance or goal openly.

Examples

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1

그 학교는 전인 교육을 표방하고 있다.

That school advocates for holistic education.

2

이 단체는 인권 보호를 표방하며 설립되었다.

This organization was established with the claim of protecting human rights.

3

친환경을 표방하는 제품들이 늘고 있다.

Products claiming to be eco-friendly are increasing.

Word Family

Noun
표방
Verb
표방하다
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Memory Tip

Pyo (display) + Bang (method/emblem). Displaying your emblem/principle.

Quick Quiz

이번 신설 학과는 융합 인재 양성을 ____하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 표방

Examples

1

그 학교는 전인 교육을 표방하고 있다.

formal

That school advocates for holistic education.

2

이 단체는 인권 보호를 표방하며 설립되었다.

academic

This organization was established with the claim of protecting human rights.

3

친환경을 표방하는 제품들이 늘고 있다.

business

Products claiming to be eco-friendly are increasing.

4

그는 자유로운 영혼임을 표방하고 다녀.

informal

He goes around claiming to be a free spirit.

5

정부는 중립적인 외교 노선을 표방했다.

everyday

The government advocated a neutral diplomatic line.

Word Family

Noun
표방
Verb
표방하다

Common Collocations

표방하다 to advocate/claim
가치를 표방하다 to advocate values
주의를 표방하다 to advocate an ideology
슬로건으로 표방하다 to advocate as a slogan
공식적으로 표방하다 to officially advocate

Common Phrases

민주주의 표방

advocacy of democracy

혁신 표방

claiming innovation

Often Confused With

표방 vs 주장

'주장' is a general claim or argument, while '표방' specifically refers to claiming a title, motto, or principle as one's identity.

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Usage Notes

Often used to describe the mission statements of organizations or political platforms.

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Common Mistakes

Ensure the subject is an entity or person declaring a formal stance.

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Memory Tip

Pyo (display) + Bang (method/emblem). Displaying your emblem/principle.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 표(標) meaning 'mark/sign' and 방(傍) meaning 'beside/open'.

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 표방하다 ~라고 표방하다

Quick Quiz

이번 신설 학과는 융합 인재 양성을 ____하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 표방

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