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업종

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Understanding '업종'

The Korean word '업종' refers to the type or category of business or industry. It is commonly used in business contexts to classify companies or economic activities by their field, such as IT, manufacturing, or retail.

Usage in Sentences

'업종' is often paired with words like '별' (by), forming '업종별' to indicate 'by industry type' or 'industry-specific'. For example, '업종별 매출액' means 'sales by industry type'.

Common Collocations

  • 업종별 (by industry type): used when comparing or analyzing data across different industries.
  • 업종 변화 (industry change): refers to shifts or changes in the types of industries.
  • 업종 진출 (entering an industry): used when a company expands into a new business sector.

Register and Politeness

'업종' is a neutral, formal noun commonly used in business, economics, and official contexts. It is appropriate in both spoken and written language when discussing industries.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing '업종' with '업체' (company/business entity). Remember, '업종' refers to the category or type of business, while '업체' refers to the actual company or business itself.

Example Sentences

이 회사는 IT 업종에 속해 있습니다.

I hoesa neun IT eopjong e sokhae itseumnida.

This company belongs to the IT industry.

업종별 매출액을 분석해 보겠습니다.

Eopjongbyeol maechul-aeg-eul bunseokhae bogessseumnida.

Let's analyze the sales by industry type.

새로운 업종에 진출하려면 시장 조사가 필요합니다.

Saeroun eopjong-e jinchulharyeomyeon sijang josaga piryohamnida.

To enter a new industry, market research is necessary.