번식하다
To produce offspring; to reproduce or multiply in number. This is a core biological term for TOEFL.
Examples
3 of 5이 식물은 씨앗으로 번식합니다.
This plant reproduces through seeds.
동물원에서는 멸종 위기 동물을 번식시키기 위해 노력합니다.
Zoos work to breed endangered animals.
곰팡이가 너무 빨리 번식했어.
The mold multiplied too quickly.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Beon' as 'Born' - being born and multiplying.
Quick Quiz
세균은 따뜻하고 습한 곳에서 잘 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 번식한다
Examples
이 식물은 씨앗으로 번식합니다.
everydayThis plant reproduces through seeds.
동물원에서는 멸종 위기 동물을 번식시키기 위해 노력합니다.
formalZoos work to breed endangered animals.
곰팡이가 너무 빨리 번식했어.
informalThe mold multiplied too quickly.
박테리아는 적절한 온도에서 기하급수적으로 번식한다.
academicBacteria multiply exponentially at the appropriate temperature.
새로운 품종을 번식시키는 기술이 개발되었습니다.
businessTechnology to breed new varieties has been developed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
번식력이 강하다
to have a strong reproductive rate
번식에 성공하다
to succeed in breeding
대량으로 번식하다
to multiply in large numbers
Often Confused With
번창하다 means to prosper (usually business), while 번식하다 means biological reproduction.
Usage Notes
Can be used for animals, plants, and microorganisms like bacteria.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it to describe human families having children (use '아이를 낳다' or '출산하다').
Memory Tip
Think of 'Beon' as 'Born' - being born and multiplying.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 繁 (numerous) and 殖 (multiply).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
세균은 따뜻하고 습한 곳에서 잘 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 번식한다
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