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연구

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '연구' (yeongu) primarily means 'research' or 'study,' referring to systematic investigation or academic inquiry. It is commonly used in scientific, academic, and professional contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see '연구' used when talking about scientific experiments, data analysis, or scholarly work. For example, '연구 결과' means 'research results,' and '연구원' means 'researcher.'

Collocations and Patterns

  • 연구하다: to conduct research; the most common verb form.
  • 연구 결과: research results; used when discussing findings.
  • 연구원: researcher; a person who conducts research.
  • 연구 분야: research field; the area of study.

Register and Formality

'연구' is a formal noun used mainly in academic or professional settings. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing studies or investigations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '연구' with '공부' (study) which is more general and often refers to learning or studying for exams. '연구' implies a deeper, systematic investigation rather than just learning.

Example Sentences

이 과학자는 신약 개발을 위해 오랜 시간 연구를 했다.

I gwahakjaneun sinyak gaebareul wihae oraen sigan yeongureul haetda.

This scientist conducted research for a long time to develop a new drug.

연구 결과를 발표하기 전에 데이터를 다시 확인해야 한다.

Yeongu gyeolgwareul balpyohagi jeone deiteoreul dasi hwakinhaeya handa.

Before presenting the research results, the data must be checked again.

그는 인공지능 분야에서 연구원으로 일하고 있다.

Geuneun ingongjineung bunyaeseo yeonguwoneuro ilhago itda.

He works as a researcher in the field of artificial intelligence.