번식
The production of offspring by a sexual or asexual process. In an academic sense, it refers to the increase in number of a species.
Examples
3 of 5세균은 따뜻하고 습한 곳에서 빠르게 번식합니다.
Bacteria reproduce quickly in warm and humid places.
동물원에서는 멸종 위기종의 번식을 돕고 있습니다.
The zoo is helping with the breeding of endangered species.
우리 집 강아지가 번식을 해서 새끼를 낳았어.
My dog reproduced and had puppies.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Burn-Sik: Imagine 'Burning' through generations to multiply.
Quick Quiz
곤충은 알을 낳아 ____을 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 번식
Examples
세균은 따뜻하고 습한 곳에서 빠르게 번식합니다.
academicBacteria reproduce quickly in warm and humid places.
동물원에서는 멸종 위기종의 번식을 돕고 있습니다.
formalThe zoo is helping with the breeding of endangered species.
우리 집 강아지가 번식을 해서 새끼를 낳았어.
informalMy dog reproduced and had puppies.
이 식물은 꺾꽂이로도 번식이 가능합니다.
everydayThis plant can also be reproduced through cuttings.
농가에서는 가축의 번식 효율을 높이려 노력합니다.
businessFarms strive to increase the reproduction efficiency of livestock.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
번식력이 강하다
to have strong reproductive power
번식에 성공하다
to succeed in breeding
대량 번식
mass reproduction
Often Confused With
번식 is usually for organisms; 증식 can be for property or cells.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in TOEFL passages about life sciences and zoology.
Common Mistakes
Pronunciation is [pʌn-sik], but some learners mispronounce the 'n' sound.
Memory Tip
Burn-Sik: Imagine 'Burning' through generations to multiply.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 繁 (luxuriant) and 殖 (increase).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
곤충은 알을 낳아 ____을 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 번식
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