상반기
The first half of a year (January to June).
Examples
3 of 5상반기 결산을 준비하느라 팀원들이 모두 바쁘다.
Everyone in the team is busy preparing for the first-half settlement.
정부는 상반기 중으로 새로운 일자리 대책을 발표할 계획입니다.
The government plans to announce new job measures during the first half of the year.
상반기에는 여행을 좀 다녀오고 싶어.
I want to go on some trips during the first half of the year.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sang (상 - top/first) + Ban (반 - half) + Gi (기 - period). The first half period.
Quick Quiz
1월부터 6월까지의 기간을 ____라고 부른다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상반기
Examples
상반기 결산을 준비하느라 팀원들이 모두 바쁘다.
everydayEveryone in the team is busy preparing for the first-half settlement.
정부는 상반기 중으로 새로운 일자리 대책을 발표할 계획입니다.
formalThe government plans to announce new job measures during the first half of the year.
상반기에는 여행을 좀 다녀오고 싶어.
informalI want to go on some trips during the first half of the year.
통계 데이터에 따르면 상반기 소비자 물가 지수가 급격히 상승했다.
academicAccording to statistical data, the consumer price index rose sharply in the first half of the year.
상반기 매출 목표를 달성하기 위해 영업을 강화합시다.
businessLet's strengthen sales to achieve the sales target for the first half.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
상반기 내에
within the first half
상반기 대비
compared to the first half
상반기 동안
during the first half
Often Confused With
Sangban (상반) means 'opposite' or 'contrary', while Sangban-gi (상반기) is a period of time.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe specific time periods in charts and graphs.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '분기' (quarter). '상반기' is two quarters combined.
Memory Tip
Sang (상 - top/first) + Ban (반 - half) + Gi (기 - period). The first half period.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 上半期 (first-half period).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean companies usually have big hiring seasons called 'Gong-chae' in the 'Sangban-gi' and 'Haban-gi'.
Quick Quiz
1월부터 6월까지의 기간을 ____라고 부른다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상반기
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