B1 noun Neutral

환경보호

[ɦwa̠ngjʌŋbo̞ɦo̞]

The practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations, and governments. Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment.

Examples

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일회용품 사용을 줄이는 것도 환경보호의 한 방법입니다.

Reducing the use of disposable items is one way of protecting the environment.

2

환경보호를 위해 정부는 새로운 규제를 도입했다.

The government introduced new regulations for environmental protection.

3

기업들은 이제 환경보호를 경영의 핵심 가치로 삼고 있다.

Companies are now making environmental protection a core value of their management.

Word Family

Noun
환경보호
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Memory Tip

Hwan-gyeong (Environment) + Bo-ho (Protection).

Quick Quiz

분리배출을 철저히 하는 것은 ____를 위한 작은 실천이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 환경보호

Examples

1

일회용품 사용을 줄이는 것도 환경보호의 한 방법입니다.

everyday

Reducing the use of disposable items is one way of protecting the environment.

2

환경보호를 위해 정부는 새로운 규제를 도입했다.

formal

The government introduced new regulations for environmental protection.

3

기업들은 이제 환경보호를 경영의 핵심 가치로 삼고 있다.

business

Companies are now making environmental protection a core value of their management.

4

환경보호와 경제 발전 사이의 균형을 찾는 것이 과제이다.

academic

Finding a balance between environmental protection and economic development is the challenge.

5

너도 환경보호에 관심 좀 가져 봐.

informal

You should take some interest in protecting the environment too.

Word Family

Noun
환경보호

Common Collocations

환경보호 운동 environmental protection movement
환경보호 단체 environmental protection organization
환경보호를 실천하다 to practice environmental protection
환경보호 의식 environmental protection awareness
환경보호 캠페인 environmental protection campaign

Common Phrases

환경보호의 중요성

importance of environmental protection

환경보호 구역

environmental protection area

환경보호 활동

environmental protection activities

Often Confused With

환경보호 vs 환경보전

'환경보전' (conservation) is more about keeping things as they are, whereas '환경보호' (protection) is a broader term.

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Usage Notes

A high-frequency topic in both IELTS Speaking and Writing.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say '환경을 지키다' (keep the environment), which is okay, but '환경보호' is the standard noun form.

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Memory Tip

Hwan-gyeong (Environment) + Bo-ho (Protection).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 環境 (environment) + 保護 (protection).

Grammar Patterns

환경보호를 위해 환경보호에 기여하다

Quick Quiz

분리배출을 철저히 하는 것은 ____를 위한 작은 실천이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 환경보호

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