Korean word

도입

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoip

Meaning

  • nounintroduction

Example

책의 도입 부분이 짧아요.chae gui to ip pu bu ni jjal ba yo

The introduction to the book is short.

Illustration for 도입 (introduction)

More examples

새 시스템 도입 후에 업무가 편해졌어요.sae si seu tem to ip hu e eom mu ga pyeon hae jeo sseo yo

The work became easier after the new system was introduced.

Core concept

A short doorway into a topic that gives essential background before the main discussion begins.

Common phrases

  • 도입 비용to ip pi yong

    rollout cost

  • 도입 효과to ip hyo gwa

    rollout effect

Similar words

도입부toipppu: The opening section of a talk, text, or explanation that gives background before the main details.
소개sogae: A brief presentation that helps others learn who a person is or what something is.

Definition in Korean

발표나 글에서 핵심으로 들어가기 전에 배경이나 의도·문제를 짧게 밝히는 시작 부분pal pyo na keu re seo haek ssi meu ro teu reo ga gi cheo ne pae gyeong i na ui do mun je reul jjal kke pal ki neun si jak pu bun

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun combines elements meaning guide and enter, expressing the idea of leading someone into a topic.

Usage tips

  • In English, introduction can also mean presenting a person, but this Korean noun in writing and speaking usually points to the opening section.

Other meanings

  • prologuenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 도입절차toipjjeolcharollout procedurenoun
  • 도입하다toipadaroll outverb

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