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15 words
Korean word
선진
Pronunciation
Romanizationseonjin
Meaning
- nounadvanced
Example
이 회사는 선진 기술을 도입했다.i hoe sa neun seon jin ki su reul to i paet tta
This company introduced advanced technology.
More examples
선진국은 환경 규제가 엄격하다.seon jin gu geun hwan gyeong kyu je ga eom gyeo ka da
In developed countries, environmental regulations are strict.
Core concept
A level of development that stands ahead of others and sets a useful standard.
Common phrases
선진국seon jin guk
developed country
선진 기술seon jin ki sul
advanced technology
Similar words
첨단cheomdan: The most advanced level of technology or equipment available in a field.
최신choesin: The newest available thing, version, or information at a particular time.
선두seondu: The front position in a group or field, held by a leading person or team.
Definition in Korean
기술·제도·관습 따위가 다른 곳보다 진보하거나 앞서 있어 본보기가 되는 상태를 나타내는 명사.ki sul che do kwan seup tta wi ga ta reun kot ppo da chin bo ha geo na ap sseo i sseo pon bo gi ga toe neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun myeong sa
Word origin
The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning first and advance, which developed into the sense of being ahead in technology, systems, or customs.
Usage tips
- The noun 선진 (seonjin, "advanced") is useful in comparisons of societies and institutions, while English often expresses the same idea with an adjective.
Other meanings
- developedadjective
Opposites
- 후진hujinbackwardnessnoun
- 낙후nakuunderdevelopmentnoun
Related words
- 선진화seonjinhwamodernizationnoun
- 선진화하다seonjinhwahadamodernizeverb
- 선진적seonjinjeokadvancedadjective