조직
A systematic group of people or elements organized for a specific purpose, such as a company, association, or biological tissue.
Examples
3 of 5그는 비영리 조직에서 일하고 있습니다.
He is working at a non-profit organization.
우리 팀의 조직 문화를 개선해야 합니다.
We need to improve our team's organizational culture.
정부는 새로운 태스크포스 조직을 구성했다.
The government formed a new task force organization.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jo-jik sounds like 'Logic' - a group organized with logic.
Quick Quiz
회사가 커지면서 새로운 ____이 필요하게 되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조직
Examples
그는 비영리 조직에서 일하고 있습니다.
everydayHe is working at a non-profit organization.
우리 팀의 조직 문화를 개선해야 합니다.
businessWe need to improve our team's organizational culture.
정부는 새로운 태스크포스 조직을 구성했다.
formalThe government formed a new task force organization.
이 연구는 세포 조직의 변화를 관찰합니다.
academicThis study observes changes in cell tissue.
우리 동아리 조직이 좀 복잡해졌어.
informalOur club organization has become a bit complex.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
조직 문화
organizational culture
비영리 조직
non-profit organization
국제 조직
international organization
Often Confused With
구조 (structure) is the arrangement of parts; 조직 (organization) is the entity or the act of grouping people.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS business and sociology passages. Also appears in science passages meaning 'biological tissue'.
Common Mistakes
In English, 'tissue' and 'organization' are different words, but in Korean, '조직' covers both. Context is key.
Memory Tip
Jo-jik sounds like 'Logic' - a group organized with logic.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 組 (to weave) and 織 (to knit).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society often emphasizes '조직 생활' (organizational life) and the harmony within a group.
Quick Quiz
회사가 커지면서 새로운 ____이 필요하게 되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조직
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