B1 noun Neutral

변경

[byeon-gyeong]

The act of changing or modifying something, such as a plan, schedule, or setting. Essential for IELTS tasks involving rescheduling or updating information.

Examples

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1

갑자기 계획에 변경이 생겼어요.

There was a sudden change in plans.

2

주소 변경 신고를 하지 않으면 과태료가 부과될 수 있습니다.

Failure to report a change of address may result in a fine.

3

비밀번호 변경하는 방법 좀 알려줘.

Tell me how to change the password.

Word Family

Noun
변경
Verb
변경하다
Adjective
변경될
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Memory Tip

Byeon-gyeong: 'Byeon' means change. Think of it as 'Beyond' the original plan.

Quick Quiz

회의 장소가 ( )되었으니 확인해 주시기 바랍니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 변경

Examples

1

갑자기 계획에 변경이 생겼어요.

everyday

There was a sudden change in plans.

2

주소 변경 신고를 하지 않으면 과태료가 부과될 수 있습니다.

formal

Failure to report a change of address may result in a fine.

3

비밀번호 변경하는 방법 좀 알려줘.

informal

Tell me how to change the password.

4

기후 변화에 따른 생태계의 변경은 불가피하다.

academic

Changes in the ecosystem due to climate change are inevitable.

5

계약서의 일부 내용을 변경하기로 합의했습니다.

business

We agreed to modify some parts of the contract.

Word Family

Noun
변경
Verb
변경하다
Adjective
변경될

Common Collocations

일정 변경 schedule change
장소 변경 location change
예약 변경 reservation change
변경 사항 changes/modifications
주소 변경 change of address

Common Phrases

변경이 불가능하다

to be unchangeable

변경을 요청하다

to request a change

변경 사항을 확인하다

to check the changes

Often Confused With

변경 vs 변화

'변화' is a general natural change (e.g., weather); '변경' is an intentional administrative change (e.g., plan, address).

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Usage Notes

Use '변경' for dates, names, settings, and plans. It sounds more professional than '바꾸다'.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '변경' for 'changing clothes' (옷을 갈아입다) or 'changing money' (환전하다).

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Memory Tip

Byeon-gyeong: 'Byeon' means change. Think of it as 'Beyond' the original plan.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 變 (change) + 更 (change/renew).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 변경하다 ~에 변경이 있다

Quick Quiz

회의 장소가 ( )되었으니 확인해 주시기 바랍니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 변경

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