B1 noun Formal

선진화

/sʌndʑinhwa/

The process of making something advanced or modernized to reach the level of developed nations. It often refers to systems, technology, or social consciousness.

Examples

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1

우리 사회가 더 선진화되어야 해요.

Our society needs to become more advanced.

2

금융 시스템의 선진화는 경제 성장의 필수 조건이다.

Modernization of the financial system is a prerequisite for economic growth.

3

서비스 품질의 선진화를 통해 경쟁력을 확보하겠습니다.

We will secure competitiveness through the advancement of service quality.

Word Family

Noun
선진화
Verb
선진화하다
Adjective
선진화된
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Memory Tip

Sun-jin (Advanced/Front) + Hwa (Become). To become the front-runner.

Quick Quiz

한국은 짧은 기간 동안 산업 ( )를 이루어냈다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선진화

Examples

1

우리 사회가 더 선진화되어야 해요.

everyday

Our society needs to become more advanced.

2

금융 시스템의 선진화는 경제 성장의 필수 조건이다.

academic

Modernization of the financial system is a prerequisite for economic growth.

3

서비스 품질의 선진화를 통해 경쟁력을 확보하겠습니다.

business

We will secure competitiveness through the advancement of service quality.

4

법질서의 선진화는 국가 브랜드 가치를 높입니다.

formal

Advancement of the legal order increases the national brand value.

5

기술이 진짜 선진화됐네!

informal

The technology has really modernized!

Word Family

Noun
선진화
Verb
선진화하다
Adjective
선진화된

Common Collocations

의식의 선진화 advancement of consciousness
시스템 선진화 system modernization
선진화를 앞당기다 to accelerate advancement
기술 선진화 technological advancement
정치 선진화 political modernization

Common Phrases

선진화 방안

advancement plan

노사관계 선진화

modernization of labor-management relations

국가 선진화

national advancement

Often Confused With

선진화 vs 발전

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS topics discussing government policy, economic development, and social change.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse '선진국' (developed country) with '선진화' (the process of becoming advanced).

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Memory Tip

Sun-jin (Advanced/Front) + Hwa (Become). To become the front-runner.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 선진 (advanced) and 화 (to become).

Grammar Patterns

~의 선진화를 추진하다 ~가 선진화되다
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Cultural Context

Reflects South Korea's historical drive to catch up with developed Western nations.

Quick Quiz

한국은 짧은 기간 동안 산업 ( )를 이루어냈다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 선진화

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