공헌하다
To contribute or devote oneself to a cause, society, or the development of something. It is used when someone's actions lead to a positive and significant impact.
Examples
3 of 5자원봉사자들은 지역 사회 발전에 공헌하고 있다.
Volunteers are contributing to the development of the local community.
본 연구는 신재생 에너지 분야의 발전에 공헌할 것으로 기대된다.
This research is expected to contribute to the development of the renewable energy field.
귀사의 기술적 지원이 이번 프로젝트의 성공에 공헌했습니다.
Your company's technical support contributed to the success of this project.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gong' (public) and 'Heon' (offer) — offering something for the public good.
Quick Quiz
그 학자의 이론은 현대 물리학의 발전에 크게 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공헌했다
Examples
자원봉사자들은 지역 사회 발전에 공헌하고 있다.
everydayVolunteers are contributing to the development of the local community.
본 연구는 신재생 에너지 분야의 발전에 공헌할 것으로 기대된다.
academicThis research is expected to contribute to the development of the renewable energy field.
귀사의 기술적 지원이 이번 프로젝트의 성공에 공헌했습니다.
businessYour company's technical support contributed to the success of this project.
그는 평생을 교육 발전에 공헌한 인물로 기억된다.
formalHe is remembered as a person who contributed his whole life to the development of education.
네가 이번 일에 공헌한 바가 크다는 걸 모두가 알아.
informalEveryone knows how much you contributed to this matter.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
공헌을 인정받다
to have one's contribution recognized
지대한 공헌
a profound contribution
공헌도가 높다
to have a high level of contribution
Often Confused With
'기여하다' is more general and used for any result, while '공헌하다' often implies a more noble or larger-scale positive impact.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in academic writing and formal speeches to acknowledge a person's or organization's positive role in a specific field.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use this for negative contributions, but it is strictly for positive or constructive actions.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gong' (public) and 'Heon' (offer) — offering something for the public good.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 貢獻 (tribute + offer).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, contributing to the nation or society is highly valued as a Confucian virtue.
Quick Quiz
그 학자의 이론은 현대 물리학의 발전에 크게 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공헌했다
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