Level 2

부분

No base JSON record found for this token.

Meaning and Usage

"부분" means "part" or "portion" and is used to refer to a segment or section of a whole. It can describe physical parts, time segments, or abstract portions.

Common Contexts

You will often see "부분" used when talking about parts of objects, documents, events, or problems. For example, "책의 부분" (part of a book), "회의의 부분" (part of a meeting), or "문제의 부분" (part of a problem).

Collocations and Patterns

  • "중요한 부분" (important part): highlights significance.
  • "일부 부분" (some parts): indicates a subset or partial segment.
  • "부분적으로" (partially): used as an adverb to describe partial extent.
  • "부분 나누다" (divide into parts): used when splitting something.

Register and Usage Notes

"부분" is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, academic, and professional settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "부분" with "부위," which also means "part" but is more often used for body parts or anatomical references. Use "부분" for general parts or sections, and "부위" specifically for body parts.

Example Sentences

이 책의 중요한 부분을 다시 읽어 보세요.

I chaegui jungyohan bubuneul dasi ilgeo boseyo.

Please read the important part of this book again.

회의는 오후 3시부터 5시까지 두 부분으로 나누어 진행됩니다.

Hoeuineun ohu 3sibuteo 5sikkaji du bubuneuro nanu-eo jinhaengdoemnida.

The meeting is held in two parts from 3 PM to 5 PM.

이 문제의 일부 부분은 매우 어렵습니다.

I munjeui ilbu bubuneun maeu eoryeopseumnida.

Some parts of this problem are very difficult.