Meaning and Usage
"확대" primarily means "expansion" or "enlargement." It is commonly used in contexts involving physical size, scope, or influence increasing. For example, you can talk about enlarging a photo, expanding a business, or broadening a plan.
Common Collocations
- "시장 점유율 확대" (market share expansion): used in business contexts to describe growth.
- "사진 확대" (photo enlargement): refers to zooming in or making an image bigger.
- "계획 확대" (plan expansion): used when a project or plan is extended or broadened.
Register and Nuance
"확대" is a formal noun often used in written and spoken Korean, especially in news, business, and official contexts. It is neutral in politeness but tends to appear in more formal or professional settings.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "확대" with "확대하다," which is the verb form meaning "to enlarge" or "to expand." "확대" itself is a noun. Also, avoid mixing it with "확장," which can sometimes be used similarly but often implies physical extension or spreading out rather than just enlargement.