기반
The foundation, basis, or infrastructure on which something is built or established. It can refer to physical structures or abstract systems like knowledge.
Examples
3 of 5모든 과학 연구는 객관적인 사실에 기반을 두어야 한다.
All scientific research must be based on objective facts.
이 기업은 신뢰를 기반으로 고객과 소통한다.
This company communicates with customers based on trust.
사회 기반 시설의 확충이 시급한 상황입니다.
The expansion of social infrastructure is an urgent situation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gi-ban: 'Gi' (foundation) + 'Ban' (plate/board). A solid board at the bottom.
Quick Quiz
이 소설은 작가의 실제 경험에 ____을 두고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기반
Examples
모든 과학 연구는 객관적인 사실에 기반을 두어야 한다.
academicAll scientific research must be based on objective facts.
이 기업은 신뢰를 기반으로 고객과 소통한다.
businessThis company communicates with customers based on trust.
사회 기반 시설의 확충이 시급한 상황입니다.
formalThe expansion of social infrastructure is an urgent situation.
공부는 기초 기반을 잘 닦는 게 중요해.
everydayIn studying, it's important to lay a good foundational base.
우리 사이의 신뢰 기반이 무너졌어.
informalThe foundation of trust between us has collapsed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
기술 기반
technology-based
데이터 기반
data-based
기반을 마련하다
to prepare the foundation
Often Confused With
기초 (basic/elementary) is used for early learning or simple levels, while 기반 (foundation/infrastructure) is for large-scale systems or established roots.
Usage Notes
Very common in both physical (infrastructure) and metaphorical (theories, trust) contexts.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '기반' when you mean 'basic' (use '기본' or '기초' instead).
Memory Tip
Gi-ban: 'Gi' (foundation) + 'Ban' (plate/board). A solid board at the bottom.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 基 (foundation) and 盤 (plate/tray).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 소설은 작가의 실제 경험에 ____을 두고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 기반
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