Meaning and Usage
"성공" means "success" or "achievement" and is commonly used to describe the accomplishment of goals in various contexts such as business, exams, or personal endeavors.
Common Collocations
- 성공하다: to succeed; used to describe the act of achieving success.
- 성공을 거두다: to achieve success; often used in formal or written contexts.
- 성공적인: successful (adjective form).
Usage Notes
"성공" is a noun and often appears with verbs like "하다" (to do) to form "성공하다" (to succeed). It is used in both formal and informal contexts. When talking about success, speakers often emphasize the effort or luck involved.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "성공" with "성공적" or forget to use the verb "하다" when turning it into an action. Remember that "성공" alone is a noun, so to say "to succeed," use "성공하다."