Korean word

개방

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaebang

Meaning

  • nounopening

Example

전쟁 후 국경의 개방이 시작되었다.cheon jaeng hu kuk kkyeong ui kae bang i si jak ttoe eot tta

The opening of the border began after the war.

Illustration for 개방 (opening)

More examples

대학은 캠퍼스 개방 시간을 연장했다.tae ha geun kaem peo seu kae bang si ga neul yeon jang haet tta

The university extended its campus opening hours.

Core concept

Barriers around a place, system, or set of rules are removed so access becomes free.

Common phrases

  • 개방 정책kae bang cheong chaek

    open-door policy

  • 캠퍼스 개방kaem peo seu kae bang

    campus access

  • 무역 개방mu yeok kae bang

    trade liberalization

Similar words

오픈opeun: A shop or facility is open and available for customers or visitors.
열림yeollim: A door or cover is open, leaving a way between the inside and outside.
공개konggae: Private information or material is made available for everyone to see.

Definition in Korean

문이나 경계, 규칙 따위의 닫힌 상태를 풀어 자유롭게 드나들거나 이용할 수 있게 만드는 상태 또는 그 같은 조치를 가리키는 명사.mu ni na kyeong gye kyu chik tta wi ui ta chin sang tae reul pu reo cha yu rop kke teu na deul geo na i yong hal ssu it kke man deu neun sang tae tto neun keu ka teun cho chi reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound whose parts express opening something and setting it free.

Usage tips

  • When it describes a border or institution, it usually refers to an official policy change, which gives the word a more formal tone than everyday door vocabulary.

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