확충
To increase and complete something that is insufficient, typically referring to facilities, equipment, or manpower. It implies not just increasing but filling up a required capacity.
Examples
3 of 5주차 공간 확충이 시급합니다.
Expanding parking spaces is urgent.
의료 인력 확충을 위한 예산을 편성했습니다.
We have allocated a budget for the expansion of medical personnel.
팀원을 더 확충해야 할 것 같아.
I think we need to expand the team more.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hwak (Expand) + Chung (Fill/Complete) = Expand and fill the gap.
Quick Quiz
정부는 청년 고용 확대를 위해 일자리를 ( )하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확충
Examples
주차 공간 확충이 시급합니다.
everydayExpanding parking spaces is urgent.
의료 인력 확충을 위한 예산을 편성했습니다.
formalWe have allocated a budget for the expansion of medical personnel.
팀원을 더 확충해야 할 것 같아.
informalI think we need to expand the team more.
기초 과학 연구를 위한 기반 시설 확충이 요구된다.
academicExpansion of infrastructure for basic science research is required.
생산 설비 확충을 통해 공급량을 늘릴 계획입니다.
businessWe plan to increase supply through the expansion of production facilities.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대대적인 확충
extensive expansion
확충 계획
expansion plan
수급 확충
expansion of supply and demand
Often Confused With
Hwak-jang means making the area or size bigger, while Hwak-chung focuses on adding more items/people to fill a deficiency.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in government policies and administrative documents regarding social infrastructure.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for abstract feelings; it is mostly for physical or systemic resources.
Memory Tip
Hwak (Expand) + Chung (Fill/Complete) = Expand and fill the gap.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 擴充 (hwak - expand + chung - fill).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정부는 청년 고용 확대를 위해 일자리를 ( )하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 확충
Related Vocabulary
More general words
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
고무적이다
B2To be encouraging, heartening, or inspiring. Used when a situation or news gives hope or motivation.
시의적절하다
B2To be timely or opportune; being appropriate for the current time or situation.
급격하다
B2To be sudden, rapid, or sharp. Used to describe a change that happens very quickly and with great intensity.
가시화하다
B2To make something visible or manifest, often referring to abstract ideas, plans, or problems becoming clearly observable.
고수하다
B2To strictly adhere to or maintain a position, principle, or opinion without changing it.
불가결하다
B2Absolutely necessary or essential; something that cannot be omitted or ignored for a specific purpose or state.
상세히
B1In a very detailed and thorough manner, leaving nothing out.
축소하다
B2To reduce or decrease the size, scope, or quantity of something. It is the opposite of expansion and is used widely in economics and management.
구매하다
B1To acquire something by paying money for it. It is a more formal and academic term for 'to buy'.
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