B1 verb Neutral

진화하다

[t͡ɕinɦwa̠ɦa̠da̠]

To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form. In IELTS, this applies to biology, technology, and social systems.

Examples

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1

휴대전화는 점점 더 똑똑하게 진화하고 있어요.

Cell phones are evolving to be smarter and smarter.

2

언어는 시대에 따라 끊임없이 진화합니다.

Language constantly evolves according to the times.

3

너 패션 감각이 진짜 많이 진화했다!

Your fashion sense has really evolved a lot!

Word Family

Noun
진화
Verb
진화하다
Adverb
진화적으로
Adjective
진화적인
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Memory Tip

Jin-hwa: 'Jin' as in 'Jin-bo' (progress). Hwa as in 'change'. Progressive change.

Quick Quiz

인공지능 기술은 매일 놀라운 속도로 ( )하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 진화

Examples

1

휴대전화는 점점 더 똑똑하게 진화하고 있어요.

everyday

Cell phones are evolving to be smarter and smarter.

2

언어는 시대에 따라 끊임없이 진화합니다.

formal

Language constantly evolves according to the times.

3

너 패션 감각이 진짜 많이 진화했다!

informal

Your fashion sense has really evolved a lot!

4

다윈의 진화론은 생물학의 기초가 되었다.

academic

Darwin's theory of evolution became the foundation of biology.

5

우리 서비스는 고객의 요구에 맞춰 진화하고 있습니다.

business

Our service is evolving to meet customer needs.

Word Family

Noun
진화
Verb
진화하다
Adverb
진화적으로
Adjective
진화적인

Common Collocations

급격히 진화하다 to evolve rapidly
생물이 진화하다 organisms evolve
기술이 진화하다 technology evolves
진화 과정 evolutionary process
진화의 단계 stages of evolution

Common Phrases

진화론

theory of evolution

진화를 거듭하다

to undergo repeated evolution

인류의 진화

evolution of mankind

Often Confused With

진화하다 vs 진화하다 (Fire)

The same spelling can mean 'to extinguish a fire'. Context is key.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Reading passages about science, history, or tech.

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Common Mistakes

Remember that '진화' implies improvement or complexity, not just any change.

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Memory Tip

Jin-hwa: 'Jin' as in 'Jin-bo' (progress). Hwa as in 'change'. Progressive change.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 進化 (진화).

Grammar Patterns

~으로 진화하다 ~이/가 진화하다

Quick Quiz

인공지능 기술은 매일 놀라운 속도로 ( )하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 진화

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