백분율
A rate or number as a fraction of 100, commonly known as a percentage. It is essential for describing statistical data and proportions.
Examples
3 of 5할인된 가격을 백분율로 표시해 주세요.
Please indicate the discounted price as a percentage.
전체 인구 중 실업률의 백분율이 상승했습니다.
The percentage of the unemployment rate among the total population has risen.
백분율로 보니까 훨씬 이해가 잘 돼.
It's much easier to understand when looking at it as a percentage.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Baek (100) + Bun (divide/part) + Yul (rate) = Rate divided by 100.
Quick Quiz
차트의 숫자를 ( )로 바꾸어 설명하세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 백분율
Examples
할인된 가격을 백분율로 표시해 주세요.
everydayPlease indicate the discounted price as a percentage.
전체 인구 중 실업률의 백분율이 상승했습니다.
formalThe percentage of the unemployment rate among the total population has risen.
백분율로 보니까 훨씬 이해가 잘 돼.
informalIt's much easier to understand when looking at it as a percentage.
이 도표는 에너지 소비량을 백분율로 나타냅니다.
academicThis chart represents energy consumption as a percentage.
시장 점유율을 백분율로 보고해 주세요.
businessPlease report the market share in percentage.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
백분율 분포
percentage distribution
전체 백분율
total percentage
증가 백분율
percentage increase
Often Confused With
Biyul is a general ratio/proportion, while baekbunyul is specifically a ratio out of 100 (percentage).
Usage Notes
Critical word for IELTS Task 1 when describing pie charts and graphs.
Common Mistakes
Students often just say 'percent' (퍼센트), which is acceptable, but 'baekbunyul' is better for formal academic writing.
Memory Tip
Baek (100) + Bun (divide/part) + Yul (rate) = Rate divided by 100.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 'baek' (hundred), 'bun' (part), and 'yul' (rate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
차트의 숫자를 ( )로 바꾸어 설명하세요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 백분율
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