B1 noun Neutral

방해

[paŋhɛ]

The act of preventing something from continuing or happening smoothly. It refers to an interruption or obstacle that gets in the way of progress or concentration.

Examples

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1

다른 사람의 업무를 방해해서는 안 됩니다.

You should not interfere with others' work.

2

수면 방해는 건강에 좋지 않은 영향을 미칩니다.

Sleep disturbance has a negative impact on health.

3

길을 막고 서 있는 것은 통행에 방해가 됩니다.

Standing and blocking the road obstructs passage.

Word Family

Noun
방해
Verb
방해하다
Adjective
방해되는
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Memory Tip

Bang (Block) + Hae (Harm). Blocking and causing harm to progress.

Quick Quiz

도서관에서는 다른 사람의 독서에 ( )가 되지 않도록 조용히 해야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 방해

Examples

1

다른 사람의 업무를 방해해서는 안 됩니다.

business

You should not interfere with others' work.

2

수면 방해는 건강에 좋지 않은 영향을 미칩니다.

academic

Sleep disturbance has a negative impact on health.

3

길을 막고 서 있는 것은 통행에 방해가 됩니다.

formal

Standing and blocking the road obstructs passage.

4

동생이 계속 장난을 쳐서 숙제하는 데 방해됐어.

everyday

My younger sibling kept playing pranks, so it disturbed my homework.

5

야, 방해하지 말고 저리 가!

informal

Hey, don't disturb me and go away!

Word Family

Noun
방해
Verb
방해하다
Adjective
방해되는

Common Collocations

방해가 되다 To be a hindrance
방해를 받다 To be disturbed/interrupted
영업 방해 Obstruction of business
진로 방해 Blocking the path
방해 공작 Sabotage/Disturbance tactics

Common Phrases

방해 금지

Do not disturb

통행 방해

Obstruction of traffic

공무 집행 방해

Obstruction of justice/official duties

Often Confused With

방해 vs 간섭

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS listening (noise complaints) or speaking (discussing study habits).

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '방해' when you mean 'break' (쉬는 시간). It is always negative.

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Memory Tip

Bang (Block) + Hae (Harm). Blocking and causing harm to progress.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 妨害 (bang-hae).

Grammar Patterns

~에 방해가 되다 ~을/를 방해하다

Quick Quiz

도서관에서는 다른 사람의 독서에 ( )가 되지 않도록 조용히 해야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 방해

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