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보완

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '보완' refers to the act of supplementing or complementing something to make it complete or perfect. It is often used in formal or professional contexts such as reports, projects, or plans where something is lacking or insufficient.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter '보완' when discussing improvements or fixes, such as adding missing information, correcting errors, or enhancing a system. It implies an effort to fill gaps or weaknesses.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 보완하다: to supplement or complement (verb form)
  • 보완책: supplementary measures or plans
  • 보완점: points that need supplementation
  • 보완이 필요하다: to need supplementation

These collocations are common in business, academic, and technical discussions.

Register and Nuance

'보완' is generally neutral to formal in tone. It is suitable for written and spoken language in professional settings. Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler words like '더하다' (add) might be preferred.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '보완' with '보호' (protection) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that '보완' focuses on adding or fixing something missing, not protecting or guarding.

Example Sentences

이 보고서는 몇 가지 중요한 부분을 보완해야 한다.

I bogoseoneun myeot gaji jungyohan bubeuneul bowanhaeya handa.

This report needs to supplement several important parts.

프로젝트의 부족한 점을 보완하기 위해 팀원들이 모였다.

Peurojekteuui bujokhan jeomeul bowanhagi wihae timwondeuri moyeotda.

Team members gathered to compensate for the project's shortcomings.

보완책을 마련해서 문제를 해결해야 한다.

Bowanchegeul maryeonhaseo munjeleul haegyeolhaeya handa.

We need to prepare supplementary measures to solve the problem.