도전
A call to take part in a contest or competition, or a difficult task that tests someone's ability. In academic contexts, it often refers to social or scientific hurdles that require significant effort to overcome.
Examples
3 of 5그는 매일 새로운 도전을 즐깁니다.
He enjoys new challenges every day.
기후 변화는 전 인류에게 큰 도전입니다.
Climate change is a great challenge for all of humanity.
이번 시험은 나한테 진짜 큰 도전이야.
This exam is a really big challenge for me.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Do-Jeon' as 'Do'ing a 'Jeon' (great/grand) task.
Quick Quiz
어려운 과제에 ( )하는 것은 성장에 도움이 됩니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 도전
Examples
그는 매일 새로운 도전을 즐깁니다.
everydayHe enjoys new challenges every day.
기후 변화는 전 인류에게 큰 도전입니다.
formalClimate change is a great challenge for all of humanity.
이번 시험은 나한테 진짜 큰 도전이야.
informalThis exam is a really big challenge for me.
학문적 도전을 통해 지식의 경계를 넓힐 수 있습니다.
academicThrough academic challenges, one can expand the boundaries of knowledge.
글로벌 시장 진출은 우리 기업의 새로운 도전입니다.
businessEntering the global market is a new challenge for our company.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
도전해 보세요
Please give it a try / challenge yourself
끊임없는 도전
constant challenge
한계에 도전하다
to challenge one's limits
Often Confused With
도전 implies a difficult goal requiring courage, while 시도 is a neutral attempt.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic essays discussing social changes or personal growth to describe hurdles that must be overcome.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it for very easy tasks; it should imply a degree of difficulty.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Do-Jeon' as 'Do'ing a 'Jeon' (great/grand) task.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 挑戰 (fight + call).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, having a 'challenging spirit' (도전 정신) is highly valued in the competitive job market.
Quick Quiz
어려운 과제에 ( )하는 것은 성장에 도움이 됩니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 도전
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