변화
The act or instance of making or becoming different; a modification or transformation in form, quality, or state.
Examples
3 of 5기후 변화에 대응하기 위한 노력이 필요합니다.
Efforts to respond to climate change are needed.
그녀는 심경의 변화를 일으켜 갑자기 여행을 떠났다.
She had a change of heart and suddenly left on a trip.
시장의 변화를 빠르게 파악하는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to quickly grasp market changes.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Byeon-Hwa (변화) -> 'Byeon' (Change) + 'Hwa' (Become). To become something changed.
Quick Quiz
인터넷은 정보 전달 방식에 혁명적인 ( )를 일으켰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 변화
Examples
기후 변화에 대응하기 위한 노력이 필요합니다.
academicEfforts to respond to climate change are needed.
그녀는 심경의 변화를 일으켜 갑자기 여행을 떠났다.
everydayShe had a change of heart and suddenly left on a trip.
시장의 변화를 빠르게 파악하는 것이 중요합니다.
businessIt is important to quickly grasp market changes.
작은 습관의 변화가 인생을 바꿀 수 있다.
formalA small change in habits can change your life.
너 스타일 변화가 확실하네!
informalYour style change is really obvious!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
변화가 없다
no change
긍정적인 변화
positive change
심경의 변화
change of heart
Often Confused With
Byeon-hwa is a general change, while byeon-dong refers to fluctuations (like prices or numbers going up and down).
Usage Notes
A core word for IELTS Writing Task 1 (describing changes over time) and Task 2 (discussing social changes).
Common Mistakes
Don't forget the particle '를' with '가져오다' (~를 변화시키다 vs ~에 변화를 가져오다).
Memory Tip
Byeon-Hwa (변화) -> 'Byeon' (Change) + 'Hwa' (Become). To become something changed.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 變 (to change) and 化 (to become).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
인터넷은 정보 전달 방식에 혁명적인 ( )를 일으켰다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 변화
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
분석하다
B2To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.
영향
B2The power or effect that something has on another person, thing, or situation. It is a core concept in academic writing when discussing cause and effect.
현상
B2A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.
주장하다
B2To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.
증가하다
B2To become greater in size, amount, or degree. This is the most common verb used in IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe upward trends in graphs.
감소하다
B2To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.
관점
B2A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.
결과
B2A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.
중요성
B2The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.
해결책
B2A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.
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