선진화
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
3 of 5우리 사회가 더 선진화되어야 해요.
Our society needs to become more advanced.
금융 시스템의 선진화는 경제 성장의 필수 조건이다.
Modernization of the financial system is a prerequisite for economic growth.
서비스 품질의 선진화를 통해 경쟁력을 확보하겠습니다.
We will secure competitiveness through the advancement of service quality.
Word Family
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
우리 사회가 더 선진화되어야 해요.
everydayOur society needs to become more advanced.
금융 시스템의 선진화는 경제 성장의 필수 조건이다.
academicModernization of the financial system is a prerequisite for economic growth.
서비스 품질의 선진화를 통해 경쟁력을 확보하겠습니다.
businessWe will secure competitiveness through the advancement of service quality.
법질서의 선진화는 국가 브랜드 가치를 높입니다.
formalAdvancement of the legal order increases the national brand value.
기술이 진짜 선진화됐네!
informalThe technology has really modernized!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
선진화 방안
advancement plan
노사관계 선진화
modernization of labor-management relations
국가 선진화
national advancement
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics discussing government policy, economic development, and social change.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '선진국' (developed country) with '선진화' (the process of becoming advanced).
Memory Tip
Sun-jin (Advanced/Front) + Hwa (Become). To become the front-runner.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 선진 (advanced) and 화 (to become).
Grammar Patterns
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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