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성과

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Meaning and Usage

"성과" refers to the outcome, result, or achievement of an effort or activity. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to talk about tangible or intangible results, such as project outcomes, academic achievements, or business performance.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "성과" in workplaces, schools, and research settings where results are evaluated. It implies a positive or measurable outcome, often linked to success or progress.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "성과를 내다": to produce results or achieve success.
  • "성과가 좋다/나쁘다": to have good/bad results.
  • "성과를 평가하다": to evaluate results.

These collocations are useful when discussing performance or achievements.

Register and Nuance

"성과" is a neutral to formal noun, suitable for professional and academic conversations. It is not casual slang but is widely used in everyday speech when discussing accomplishments.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "성과" with "성공" (success). While "성공" focuses on the success itself, "성과" emphasizes the concrete results or products of efforts. Use "성과" when highlighting measurable outcomes rather than the abstract idea of success.

Example Sentences

이번 프로젝트의 성과가 매우 좋았습니다.

Ibeon peurojekteuui seonggwa ga maeu joheotseumnida.

The results of this project were very good.

열심히 노력한 만큼 좋은 성과를 얻었어요.

Yeolsimhi noryeokhan mankeum joheun seonggwareul eodeosseoyo.

I achieved good results as much as I worked hard.

성과를 내기 위해서는 팀워크가 중요합니다.

Seonggwareul naegi wihaeseoneun timwokeu ga jungyohamnida.

Teamwork is important to produce results.