포화
A state of being completely full, where no more can be added; saturation.
Examples
3 of 5시장의 포화로 인해 경쟁이 더욱 치열해졌다.
Competition became fiercer due to market saturation.
도로가 자동차들로 포화 상태이다.
The roads are saturated with cars.
화학 용액이 포화되어 더 이상 설탕이 녹지 않는다.
The chemical solution is saturated, so no more sugar dissolves.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Po-hwa: Sounds like 'Pour' + 'Water'. You poured so much water it's full (saturated).
Quick Quiz
이 지역은 식당이 너무 많아 이미 ____ 상태다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 포화
Examples
시장의 포화로 인해 경쟁이 더욱 치열해졌다.
formalCompetition became fiercer due to market saturation.
도로가 자동차들로 포화 상태이다.
everydayThe roads are saturated with cars.
화학 용액이 포화되어 더 이상 설탕이 녹지 않는다.
academicThe chemical solution is saturated, so no more sugar dissolves.
카페 시장은 이미 포화라고 생각해요.
businessI think the cafe market is already saturated.
내 이메일함이 포화 상태야.
informalMy inbox is completely full.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
시장 포화
market saturation
포화 수증기
saturated steam/vapor
포화 속도
saturation speed
Often Confused With
과부하 is 'overload' (too much for a system to handle), while 포화 is 'saturation' (completely full).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in economics (market) and science (chemistry/fat).
Common Mistakes
Learners often say '가득 차다' which is correct but less professional than '포화' in academic contexts.
Memory Tip
Po-hwa: Sounds like 'Pour' + 'Water'. You poured so much water it's full (saturated).
Word Origin
From Hanja 飽和, meaning 'satiated' + 'harmony/sum'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 지역은 식당이 너무 많아 이미 ____ 상태다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 포화
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