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상반기

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Meaning and Usage

The word '상반기' specifically refers to the first half of a calendar year or fiscal year, typically January through June. It is commonly used in business, economics, and academic contexts to discuss performance, results, or events occurring in this period.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '상반기' in phrases related to sales, financial reports, or planning, such as '상반기 매출' (first half sales) or '상반기 실적' (first half performance). It is a formal term used in professional and official settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 상반기 매출: first half sales, used when discussing revenue.
  • 상반기 실적: first half performance/results, common in business reports.
  • 상반기 보고서: first half report, official documentation.
  • 상반기 대비: compared to the first half, used in comparative analysis.

Notes for Learners

'상반기' is often paired with '하반기' (second half) to divide the year into two parts. Avoid confusing '상반기' with '상반신' (upper body), which sounds similar but has a completely different meaning. When using '상반기', it is important to specify the year or context if it is not clear, for example, '2024년 상반기' (first half of 2024).

Example Sentences

회사는 상반기에 매출이 크게 증가했다.

Hoesa neun sangbangi e maechuri keuge jeunggahaetda.

The company’s sales increased significantly in the first half of the year.

상반기 실적 보고서를 작성해야 합니다.

Sangbangi siljeok bogoseoreul jakseonghaeya hamnida.

We need to prepare the performance report for the first half of the year.

상반기와 하반기의 경제 상황을 비교해 보세요.

Sangbangi wa habangi ui gyeongje sanghwang eul bigyohae boseyo.

Try comparing the economic situation of the first half and the second half of the year.