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등장

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '등장' primarily means 'appearance' or 'entry,' especially referring to someone or something appearing or making an entrance in a scene, story, or event. It is commonly used in contexts like movies, dramas, news, or any situation where a person, character, or topic 'appears' or 'comes into view.'

Common Contexts

  • In entertainment, '등장' is used to describe when an actor or character appears on screen or stage.
  • In media or conversation, it can refer to topics or issues that come up or are mentioned frequently.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 등장하다: to appear, to make an appearance.
  • 등장인물: characters (in a story or drama).
  • 무대에 등장하다: to appear on stage.
  • 뉴스에 등장하다: to appear in the news.

Register and Politeness

'등장' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The verb form '등장하다' is also neutral and commonly used in written and spoken Korean.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '등장' with '출현' (appearance) or '출연' (performance/appearance in media). While similar, '등장' focuses on the act of appearing or entering a scene, whereas '출연' emphasizes performing or participating, and '출현' is more formal or literary.

Use '등장' when you want to highlight the moment or act of someone or something appearing or entering a scene or context.

Example Sentences

그 배우는 영화에서 중요한 장면에 등장했다.

Geu baeu-neun yeonghwaeseo jungyohan jangmyeon-e deungjanghaetda.

That actor appeared in an important scene in the movie.

새로운 캐릭터가 드라마에 등장하면서 이야기가 흥미로워졌다.

Saeroun kaerikteoga deuramae deungjanghamyeonseo iyagi-ga heungmirowojyeotda.

The story became more interesting as a new character appeared in the drama.

그 문제는 최근 뉴스에 자주 등장한다.

Geu munje-neun choegeun nyuseu-e jaju deungjanghanda.

That issue frequently appears in the recent news.