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진출

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '진출' (jinchul) primarily means 'advancement' or 'entry' into a new area, market, or field. It is often used in business, sports, and cultural contexts to describe moving forward or expanding into new territories.

Common Contexts

  • Business: Companies 진출 into new markets or industries.
  • Entertainment: Artists or films 진출 into international festivals or markets.
  • Sports: Athletes 진출 into professional leagues or competitions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 해외 시장에 진출하다: to advance into overseas markets.
  • 국제 무대에 진출하다: to enter the international stage.
  • 프로 리그에 진출하다: to advance into the professional league.

These collocations emphasize the idea of expanding one's presence or influence.

Register and Nuance

'진출' is a formal noun commonly used in written and spoken Korean, especially in news, business reports, and formal discussions. It implies a positive progression or strategic move.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '진출' with '진입' (entry), but '진출' often implies a successful or strategic advance, not just physical entry. Use '진출' when emphasizing expansion or progress rather than mere entrance.

Example Sentences

그 회사는 해외 시장에 진출하기로 결정했다.

Geu hoesa neun haeo sijang e jinchul hagiro gyeoljeonghaetda.

That company decided to advance into the overseas market.

한국 영화가 국제 영화제에 진출하면서 많은 관심을 받았다.

Hanguk yeonghwa ga gukje yeonghweje e jinchulhamyeonseo manheun gwansimeul badasda.

Korean films received a lot of attention as they advanced into international film festivals.

그 선수는 프로 리그에 진출하는 것이 목표다.

Geu seonsu neun peuro rigeu e jinchulhaneun geosi mokpyoda.

That athlete's goal is to advance into the professional league.