Korean Conversation · Level 155
15 words
Korean word
개혁
Pronunciation
Romanizationkaehyeok
Meaning
- nounreform
Example
이 조직에는 개혁이 필요하다.i cho ji ge neun kae hyeo gi pi ryo ha da
This organization needs reform.
More examples
국민들은 개혁을 요구하고 있다.kung min deu reun kae hyeo geul yo gu ha go it tta
The people are demanding reform.
Core concept
A deliberate change that fixes problems in an old system or organization and makes it work in a new way.
Common phrases
정치 개혁cheong chi kae hyeok
political reform
사회 개혁sa hoe kae hyeok
social reform
교육 개혁kyo yuk kae hyeok
educational reform
Similar words
개선kaeseon: A change that makes an existing condition or system better.
개정kaejeong: A partial change to the content of a law, rule, or document.
개편kaepyeon: A change that rebuilds the structure of an organization or system.
혁신hyeokssin: A major change that creates a new way of doing things.
Definition in Korean
오래된 제도나 조직의 문제점을 바로잡아 새롭게 바꾸는 일이나 상태를 이르는 말이다.o rae doen che do na cho ji gui mun je jeo meul pa ro ja ba sae rop kke pa kku neun i ri na sang tae reul i reu neun ma ri da
Word origin
The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning to correct and to renew, which together suggest changing an old system for the better.
Usage tips
- In English, reform can mean either the process of changing a system or the changes themselves, so it fits both a plan and its results.