Level 4

경쟁력

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Understanding 경쟁력

The Korean noun '경쟁력' means 'competitiveness' and is commonly used in business, economics, and everyday discussions about performance and advantage. It refers to the ability of a person, company, or country to compete effectively against others.

Usage and Context

'경쟁력' is often paired with verbs like '높이다' (to raise), '유지하다' (to maintain), and '강화하다' (to strengthen). It is frequently used when discussing strategies, market position, or product quality.

Common Collocations

  • 경쟁력을 높이다: to increase competitiveness; used when talking about improving skills, products, or strategies.
  • 경쟁력을 유지하다: to maintain competitiveness; important in stable market conditions.
  • 경쟁력을 강화하다: to strengthen competitiveness; often used in policy or business plans.

Register and Politeness

'경쟁력' is a formal noun suitable for academic, business, and professional contexts. It is neutral in politeness and can be used in both written and spoken Korean.

Learner Tips

A common mistake is confusing '경쟁력' with '경쟁' (competition). Remember, '경쟁' is the act of competing, while '경쟁력' is the ability or power to compete. Use '경쟁력' when emphasizing capability rather than the competition itself.

Example Sentences

이 회사는 기술 혁신 덕분에 경쟁력이 크게 향상되었다.

I hoesa neun gisul hyeoksin deokbune gyeongjaengnyeok i keuge hyangsangdoe eotta.

This company’s competitiveness has greatly improved thanks to technological innovation.

국제 시장에서 경쟁력을 유지하려면 품질 관리가 중요하다.

Gukje sijangeseo gyeongjaengnyeok eul yujiharyeomyeon pumjil gwanliga jungyohada.

To maintain competitiveness in the international market, quality control is important.

경쟁력을 높이기 위해 새로운 전략을 세워야 한다.

Gyeongjaengnyeok eul nopigi wihae saeroun jeollyak eul sewaya handa.

We need to establish new strategies to increase competitiveness.