상술하다
To explain something in great detail or describe specifically.
Examples
3 of 5보고서에서 사건의 경위를 상술해 주세요.
Please detail the circumstances of the incident in the report.
앞서 언급한 내용을 아래에 상술하겠습니다.
I will elaborate on the previously mentioned contents below.
계약 조건은 별첨 문서에 상술되어 있습니다.
The contract terms are detailed in the attached document.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sang (detail) + Sul (describe) -> Detailed description.
Quick Quiz
본 논문은 환경 오염의 원인을 세 가지 측면에서 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상술한다
Examples
보고서에서 사건의 경위를 상술해 주세요.
formalPlease detail the circumstances of the incident in the report.
앞서 언급한 내용을 아래에 상술하겠습니다.
academicI will elaborate on the previously mentioned contents below.
계약 조건은 별첨 문서에 상술되어 있습니다.
businessThe contract terms are detailed in the attached document.
그는 자신의 여행담을 친구들에게 상술했다.
everydayHe detailed his travel story to his friends.
어제 일을 좀 더 상술해 줄 수 있어?
informalCan you elaborate more on what happened yesterday?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
상술한 바와 같이
as detailed above
상세히 상술하다
to elaborate specifically
이미 상술했듯이
as already detailed
Often Confused With
The homonym 상술(商術) means 'salesmanship' or 'business tactics'.
Usage Notes
A very useful word for transition sentences in academic writing (e.g., 'I will detail this below').
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the simple '말하다' (to speak) when '상술하다' is required in formal writing.
Memory Tip
Sang (detail) + Sul (describe) -> Detailed description.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '詳述' (detailed + state).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
본 논문은 환경 오염의 원인을 세 가지 측면에서 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상술한다
Related Vocabulary
More academic writing words
참조하다
B1To refer to something for information or evidence. It is commonly used when citing sources or looking at additional materials.
제기하다
B2To bring up a question, problem, or opinion for discussion or consideration.
요약
B1A brief statement or account of the main points of something longer. It condenses information into a shorter form.
예시하다
B1To give or show an example for clarity. A common instruction in TOEFL tasks to provide specific examples.
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