B2 noun Neutral

진보

[t͡ɕinbo̞]

The act of moving forward or improving; also refers to progressive political or social views.

Examples

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1

과학 기술의 비약적인 진보가 이루어졌다.

A leap-forward progress in science and technology has been made.

2

그는 사회 문제에 대해 진보적인 태도를 보인다.

He shows a progressive attitude toward social issues.

3

역사는 끊임없이 진보해 왔다.

History has been constantly progressing.

Word Family

Noun
진보, 진보주의
Verb
진보하다
Adverb
진보적으로
Adjective
진보적
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Memory Tip

Jin (advance) + Bo (step) — taking a step forward.

Quick Quiz

인권 의식의 ( )는 민주주의 발전에 기여했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 진보

Examples

1

과학 기술의 비약적인 진보가 이루어졌다.

academic

A leap-forward progress in science and technology has been made.

2

그는 사회 문제에 대해 진보적인 태도를 보인다.

formal

He shows a progressive attitude toward social issues.

3

역사는 끊임없이 진보해 왔다.

academic

History has been constantly progressing.

4

컴퓨터 성능의 진보가 놀랍다.

everyday

The advancement of computer performance is amazing.

5

진보와 보수 사이의 갈등이 심화되고 있다.

formal

The conflict between progressives and conservatives is deepening.

Word Family

Noun
진보, 진보주의
Verb
진보하다
Adverb
진보적으로
Adjective
진보적

Common Collocations

진보적인 성향 progressive tendency
기술적 진보 technological advancement
학문의 진보 progress of learning
비약적인 진보 rapid progress
진보와 보수 progress and conservation (political)

Common Phrases

진보 진영

progressive camp (political)

사회적 진보

social progress

Often Confused With

진보 vs 발전

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing technology, history, and politics in IELTS academic texts.

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Common Mistakes

In political contexts, it exclusively means 'liberal/progressive'. Don't use it just for 'getting better' if the context is strictly growth.

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Memory Tip

Jin (advance) + Bo (step) — taking a step forward.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 진 (advance) + 보 (step).

Grammar Patterns

진보적인 + Noun ~가 진보하다
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Cultural Context

Used frequently in Korean news to categorize political parties (진보 vs 보수).

Quick Quiz

인권 의식의 ( )는 민주주의 발전에 기여했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 진보

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