기업
A business organization or company that produces goods or provides services to make a profit. It is a central term for economic and professional topics.
Examples
3 of 5그는 졸업 후 글로벌 기업에 취직하고 싶어 해요.
He wants to work for a global company after graduation.
기업의 사회적 책임에 대한 논의가 활발해지고 있습니다.
Discussions on corporate social responsibility are becoming active.
요즘은 1인 기업을 운영하는 사람들도 많아.
These days, many people run one-person businesses.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gi' (base) and 'Eop' (work/industry).
Quick Quiz
최근 많은 ( )들이 환경 보호를 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기업
Examples
그는 졸업 후 글로벌 기업에 취직하고 싶어 해요.
everydayHe wants to work for a global company after graduation.
기업의 사회적 책임에 대한 논의가 활발해지고 있습니다.
formalDiscussions on corporate social responsibility are becoming active.
요즘은 1인 기업을 운영하는 사람들도 많아.
informalThese days, many people run one-person businesses.
기업의 투자가 고용 시장에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다.
academicI analyzed the impact of corporate investment on the job market.
벤처 기업들이 혁신적인 기술을 선보이고 있습니다.
businessVenture companies are showcasing innovative technologies.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
기업 경영
business management
다국적 기업
multinational corporation
공기업
public enterprise
Often Confused With
회사 is the general term for 'company,' while 기업 is more formal and used in economic or academic contexts.
Usage Notes
Use '기업' when discussing economic entities or corporate responsibility in essays.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '회사' in academic writing where '기업' would be more appropriate.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gi' (base) and 'Eop' (work/industry).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 企業 (기업).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, 'Chaebols' (large family-owned conglomerates) like Samsung are dominant types of 기업.
Quick Quiz
최근 많은 ( )들이 환경 보호를 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기업
Related Vocabulary
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품질
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성공하다
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경쟁하다
B1To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.
극대화
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초과하다
B1To go beyond a set limit, amount, or standard.
보완책
B1A measure, policy, or plan designed to make up for a deficiency or weakness in an existing system. It is a 'complementary measure' to perfect something.
실행하다
B1To carry out a plan, order, or course of action. It means putting an idea or policy into actual practice.
지시하다
B1To direct someone to do something or to point something out. In academic contexts, it can also mean to indicate a certain fact or data point.
마련하다
B1To prepare, arrange, or establish something in advance. It is often used for creating plans, securing funds, or providing a space.
생산하다
B1To make or manufacture goods, components, or results, often on a large scale or through a specific process.
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