Level 4

개방

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '개방' primarily means 'opening' or 'making something open.' It is often used in contexts like opening borders, doors, or making spaces accessible. It can also describe an open or liberal attitude.

Common Contexts

  • Physical opening: doors, windows, borders.
  • Metaphorical opening: policies, attitudes, or opportunities.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 국경 개방 (border opening): used in political or international contexts.
  • 개방하다 (to open): verb form related to 개방.
  • 개방적인 태도 (open attitude): describes personality or mindset.

Register and Usage Notes

'개방' is a formal noun often used in news, official statements, or formal discussions. When describing attitudes, it conveys a positive, liberal, or receptive quality.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '개방' with '개방감,' which refers to a sense of openness or spaciousness. Remember, '개방' focuses on the act or state of opening, while '개방감' emphasizes the feeling or atmosphere.

Example Sentences

정부는 국경을 개방하기로 결정했다.

Jeongbuneun gukgyeongeul gaebanghagiro gyeoljeonghaetda.

The government decided to open the borders.

이 도시는 외국인에게 개방되어 있다.

I dosineun oegugin-ege gaebangdoeeo itda.

This city is open to foreigners.

개방적인 태도가 사람들과의 관계를 좋게 만든다.

Gaebangjeogin taedoga saramdeulgwa-ui gwangyerul johge mandeunda.

An open attitude improves relationships with people.