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실천

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '실천' refers to the act of putting ideas, plans, or theories into action. It emphasizes the transition from thought or intention to concrete behavior.

Common Contexts

You will often see '실천' used in contexts related to personal habits, social responsibility, or learning, where actual implementation is valued over mere discussion.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '실천하다' (to practice, to carry out): the verb form commonly used to express the act of practicing or implementing something.
  • '실천에 옮기다' (to put into practice): emphasizes moving from planning to action.
  • '작은 실천' (small practice/action): highlights starting with manageable steps.

Register and Nuance

'실천' is a formal noun often used in written and spoken Korean when discussing serious or meaningful actions. It is not casual slang but appropriate in everyday conversation when talking about habits or social issues.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '실천' with '연습' (practice in the sense of rehearsal or training). Remember, '실천' focuses on real-life application, while '연습' is about repetition to improve skill.

Example Sentences

배운 이론을 실제 생활에 실천하는 것이 중요하다.

Baeun iron-eul silje saenghwal-e silcheonhaneun geosi jungyohada.

It is important to put the theory learned into practice in real life.

환경 보호를 위해 작은 실천부터 시작해 보자.

Hwangyeong bohoreul wihae jageun silcheonbuteo sijakhae boja.

Let's start with small actions to protect the environment.

말뿐인 계획보다 실천이 더 중요하다.

Malppunin gyehoegboda silcheoni deo jungyohada.

Action is more important than plans that are only words.