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개혁

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Meaning and Usage

The word '개혁' (gaehyeok) refers to fundamental reform or improvement, especially in systems, organizations, or institutions. It often implies a significant change aimed at correcting problems or modernizing structures.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter '개혁' in political, social, and business contexts where changes are proposed or implemented to improve efficiency, fairness, or competitiveness.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '교육 제도의 개혁' (reform of the education system): used when discussing changes in education.
  • '사회 개혁' (social reform): refers to broad societal changes.
  • '기업 개혁' (corporate reform): changes within companies to adapt or improve.

Register and Nuance

'개혁' is a formal noun often used in written and formal spoken Korean, such as news reports, academic discussions, and official statements. It is less common in casual conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '개혁' with '혁신' (innovation). While '개혁' focuses on reforming existing systems, '혁신' emphasizes introducing new ideas or technologies. Use '개혁' when referring to structural or systemic change.

Example Sentences

정부는 교육 제도의 개혁을 추진하고 있다.

Jeongbuneun gyoyuk jedoui gaehyeogeul chujinhago itda.

The government is promoting reform of the education system.

기업의 개혁 없이는 경쟁에서 살아남기 어렵다.

Gieobui gaehyeok eopsineun gyeongjaengeseo salangnamgi eoryeopda.

Without reform, companies find it difficult to survive in competition.

사회 개혁은 시간이 걸리지만 반드시 필요하다.

Sahoe gaehyeogeun sigani geollijiman bandeusi piryohada.

Social reform takes time but is absolutely necessary.