B1 verb Formal

유치하다

[jutɕʰiɦada]

To attract or invite investment, events, or customers to a specific place or organization.

Examples

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1

외국인 투자를 유치하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.

We are working to attract foreign investment.

2

정부는 대규모 공장을 이 지역에 유치했다.

The government brought a large-scale factory to this region.

3

신규 고객을 유치하기 위한 이벤트가 열립니다.

An event is being held to attract new customers.

Word Family

Noun
유치
Verb
유치하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null
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Memory Tip

Yu-chi (유치): Think of 'Yu' (lure) and 'Chi' (place). Luring something to a place.

Quick Quiz

부산은 2030 세계 박람회를 ______ 위해 최선을 다하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 유치하기

Examples

1

외국인 투자를 유치하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.

business

We are working to attract foreign investment.

2

정부는 대규모 공장을 이 지역에 유치했다.

formal

The government brought a large-scale factory to this region.

3

신규 고객을 유치하기 위한 이벤트가 열립니다.

business

An event is being held to attract new customers.

4

대학은 우수한 인재를 유치하려고 한다.

academic

The university tries to attract excellent talent.

5

관객을 많이 유치하려면 홍보가 필요해.

everyday

To attract many viewers, we need promotion.

Word Family

Noun
유치
Verb
유치하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null

Common Collocations

투자 유치 attracting investment
대회 유치 hosting a competition
고객 유치 attracting customers
자본 유치 attracting capital
박람회 유치 hosting an expo

Common Phrases

유치 위원회

bidding committee

유치 경쟁

competition to host/attract

투자 유치 설명회

investment attraction briefing

Often Confused With

유치하다 vs 유치하다 (Adjective)

The adjective '유치하다' means 'childish/immature', while the verb '유치하다' means 'to attract/host'.

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Usage Notes

Usually used in news about the economy, sports, or local government.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse the verb with the adjective meaning 'childish'. Context is key.

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Memory Tip

Yu-chi (유치): Think of 'Yu' (lure) and 'Chi' (place). Luring something to a place.

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Word Origin

From '유' (induce/lure) and '치' (place/reach).

Grammar Patterns

~를 유치하다 ~에 유치되다
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Cultural Context

South Korea has a strong history of '유치' for global events like the World Cup and Olympics.

Quick Quiz

부산은 2030 세계 박람회를 ______ 위해 최선을 다하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 유치하기

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