B2 noun Formal

풍요

[pʰuŋjo]

A state of being very plentiful or having an abundance of resources. It is used to describe economic wealth or resource availability.

Examples

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1

가을은 수확의 계절이라 마음이 풍요롭다.

Autumn is the harvest season, so my heart feels abundant.

2

정부는 국민의 경제적 풍요를 위해 다양한 정책을 시행 중이다.

The government is implementing various policies for the people's economic abundance.

3

먹을 게 이렇게 많다니, 정말 풍요로운 식탁이네!

There's so much food; it's a truly abundant table!

Word Family

Noun
풍요
Verb
풍요하다
Adverb
풍요로이
Adjective
풍요롭다
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Memory Tip

Pung (wind/full) + Yo (leisure). Like a full breeze that makes life leisurely.

Quick Quiz

현대 사회는 과거에 비해 물질적으로 훨씬 ( )롭다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 풍요

Examples

1

가을은 수확의 계절이라 마음이 풍요롭다.

everyday

Autumn is the harvest season, so my heart feels abundant.

2

정부는 국민의 경제적 풍요를 위해 다양한 정책을 시행 중이다.

formal

The government is implementing various policies for the people's economic abundance.

3

먹을 게 이렇게 많다니, 정말 풍요로운 식탁이네!

informal

There's so much food; it's a truly abundant table!

4

물질적 풍요가 반드시 정신적 행복을 보장하는 것은 아니다.

academic

Material abundance does not necessarily guarantee spiritual happiness.

5

자원 풍요 국가들은 원자재 가격 변동에 민감하다.

business

Resource-abundant countries are sensitive to fluctuations in raw material prices.

Word Family

Noun
풍요
Verb
풍요하다
Adverb
풍요로이
Adjective
풍요롭다

Common Collocations

물질적 풍요 material abundance
정신적 풍요 spiritual abundance
풍요로운 삶 an abundant life
풍요를 누리다 to enjoy abundance
풍요의 시대 an era of abundance

Common Phrases

풍요 속에 빈곤

poverty in the midst of plenty

마음의 풍요

richness of heart

풍요를 기원하다

to pray for abundance

Often Confused With

풍요 vs 풍부

풍부 emphasizes the large quantity of things, while 풍요 implies a state of wealth and well-being.

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Usage Notes

Often used with adjectives like '물질적' (material) or '정신적' (spiritual).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '풍부' in all cases, but '풍요' is better for describing a lifestyle or a state of society.

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Memory Tip

Pung (wind/full) + Yo (leisure). Like a full breeze that makes life leisurely.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 豊 (abundant) and 饒 (plentiful).

Grammar Patterns

~한 풍요 풍요를 누리다

Quick Quiz

현대 사회는 과거에 비해 물질적으로 훨씬 ( )롭다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 풍요

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B1

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유인책

B2

A measure or incentive designed to encourage someone to do something or to attract people to a specific place or activity.

경제성장

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The increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another. It is a key topic in academic discussions about national development.

개도국

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The process where something new originates or branches out from a primary source or root. In finance, it refers to products whose value comes from an underlying asset.

유동성

B2

The ease with which assets can be converted into cash, or the quality of being fluid and changeable. In a broader sense, it refers to a lack of fixed structure or stability.

동반하다

B2

To accompany or go along with something, often used when one phenomenon causes or occurs simultaneously with another. In academic contexts, it refers to consequences or parallel trends.

둔화되다

B2

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B2

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