B2 noun Neutral

변화

[pjʌnhwa]

The act or instance of making or becoming different; a modification or transformation in form, quality, or state.

Examples

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1

기후 변화에 대응하기 위한 노력이 필요합니다.

Efforts to respond to climate change are needed.

2

그녀는 심경의 변화를 일으켜 갑자기 여행을 떠났다.

She had a change of heart and suddenly left on a trip.

3

시장의 변화를 빠르게 파악하는 것이 중요합니다.

It is important to quickly grasp market changes.

Word Family

Noun
변화
Verb
변화하다/시키다
Adjective
변화무쌍한
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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

1

기후 변화에 대응하기 위한 노력이 필요합니다.

academic

Efforts to respond to climate change are needed.

2

그녀는 심경의 변화를 일으켜 갑자기 여행을 떠났다.

everyday

She had a change of heart and suddenly left on a trip.

3

시장의 변화를 빠르게 파악하는 것이 중요합니다.

business

It is important to quickly grasp market changes.

4

작은 습관의 변화가 인생을 바꿀 수 있다.

formal

A small change in habits can change your life.

5

너 스타일 변화가 확실하네!

informal

Your style change is really obvious!

Word Family

Noun
변화
Verb
변화하다/시키다
Adjective
변화무쌍한

Common Collocations

변화를 가져오다 to bring about change
급격한 변화 rapid change
변화에 적응하다 to adapt to change
기후 변화 climate change
변화의 바람 wind of change

Common Phrases

변화가 없다

no change

긍정적인 변화

positive change

심경의 변화

change of heart

Often Confused With

변화 vs 변동

Byeon-hwa is a general change, while byeon-dong refers to fluctuations (like prices or numbers going up and down).

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Usage Notes

A core word for IELTS Writing Task 1 (describing changes over time) and Task 2 (discussing social changes).

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Common Mistakes

Don't forget the particle '를' with '가져오다' (~를 변화시키다 vs ~에 변화를 가져오다).

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Memory Tip

Byeon-Hwa (변화) -> 'Byeon' (Change) + 'Hwa' (Become). To become something changed.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 變 (to change) and 化 (to become).

Grammar Patterns

~에 변화가 생기다 ~를 변화시키다

Quick Quiz

인터넷은 정보 전달 방식에 혁명적인 ( )를 일으켰다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 변화

More academic words

분석하다

B2

To 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

B2

The 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

B2

A 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

B2

To state strongly that something is true, especially when others might disagree. This is a fundamental verb for reporting opinions in academic essays.

증가하다

B2

To 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

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

관점

B2

A particular way of considering or evaluating something; a perspective. It is used to present different angles of an argument.

결과

B2

A thing that is caused or produced by something else; an outcome. Crucial for discussing findings in research or the effects of social issues.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

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