Meaning and Usage
"진행" refers to the process of something moving forward or being carried out. It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe the progress or advancement of events, projects, meetings, or activities.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "진행" in business meetings, project management, event planning, and any situation where the status or flow of an activity is discussed.
Collocations and Patterns
- "진행 상황" (progress status): Used to ask or report how far something has advanced.
- "진행되다" (to be in progress): Passive form indicating that something is currently happening.
- "진행하다" (to carry out, to proceed): Active verb form related to managing or conducting a process.
Register and Politeness
"진행" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal settings. When combined with verbs like "하다" or "되다," the politeness depends on the verb ending.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "진행" with "진척," which also means progress but is more specific to advancement in tasks or work. "진행" emphasizes the process or flow, while "진척" focuses on the degree of progress achieved.