B2 verb Neutral

촉진하다

[tɕʰoktɕinhada]

To accelerate or promote a process, growth, or activity so that it happens faster or more effectively.

Examples

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1

신진대사를 촉진하는 음식을 드세요.

Eat foods that promote metabolism.

2

기술 혁신은 산업 발전을 촉진합니다.

Technological innovation accelerates industrial development.

3

이 캠페인은 판매를 촉진하기 위해 기획되었습니다.

This campaign was planned to boost sales.

Word Family

Noun
촉진
Verb
촉진하다
Adverb
촉진적으로
Adjective
촉진적인
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Memory Tip

Chok-jin sounds like 'Choke' (fast in some contexts) + 'Jin' (progress). Fast progress.

Quick Quiz

운동은 혈액 순환을 ______하는 데 큰 도움이 된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 촉진

Examples

1

신진대사를 촉진하는 음식을 드세요.

everyday

Eat foods that promote metabolism.

2

기술 혁신은 산업 발전을 촉진합니다.

academic

Technological innovation accelerates industrial development.

3

이 캠페인은 판매를 촉진하기 위해 기획되었습니다.

business

This campaign was planned to boost sales.

4

교육은 사회 변화를 촉진하는 역할을 합니다.

formal

Education plays a role in promoting social change.

5

대화를 좀 촉진해 볼까?

informal

Should we try to stimulate the conversation?

Word Family

Noun
촉진
Verb
촉진하다
Adverb
촉진적으로
Adjective
촉진적인

Common Collocations

성장을 촉진하다 to promote growth
대사를 촉진하다 to stimulate metabolism
판매를 촉진하다 to boost sales
순환을 촉진하다 to promote circulation
이해를 촉진하다 to facilitate understanding

Common Phrases

촉진제 역할을 하다

to act as a catalyst

수출 촉진

export promotion

성장 촉진

growth acceleration

Often Confused With

촉진하다 vs 추진하다

추진하다 means to push forward a project or plan, while 촉진하다 means to speed up a process or growth.

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Usage Notes

Often used in economic, biological, or social contexts to describe speeding up a positive outcome.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for moving physical objects; it's for abstract processes or biological functions.

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Memory Tip

Chok-jin sounds like 'Choke' (fast in some contexts) + 'Jin' (progress). Fast progress.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 促 (to urge) + 進 (to advance).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 촉진하다 ~하는 데 촉진제가 되다

Quick Quiz

운동은 혈액 순환을 ______하는 데 큰 도움이 된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 촉진

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