Korean word

연구

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeongu

Meaning

  • nounresearch

Example

이 문제는 더 많은 연구가 필요하다.i mun je neun teo ma neun yeon gu ga pi ryo ha da

This problem needs more research.

Illustration for 연구 (research)

More examples

그 대학교는 연구 결과를 발표했다.keu tae hak kkyo neun yeon gu kyeol gwa reul pal pyo haet tta

The university announced its research results.

Core concept

Systematic study that produces knowledge or a well-supported understanding of a subject.

Common phrases

  • 연구를 수행하다yeon gu reul su haeng ha da

    conduct research

  • 연구 결과yeon gu kyeol gwa

    research results

  • 연구 방법yeon gu pang beop

    research methods

Similar words

조사chosa: A planned process of gathering and checking information about a specific matter.
분석punseok: Detailed examination of data or materials by separating them into parts.

Definition in Korean

어떤 현상이나 문제를 체계적으로 조사하여 새로운 지식이나 이해를 얻기 위한 학문적 활동이나 그 결과eo tteon hyeon sang i na mun je reul che gye jeo geu ro cho sa ha yeo sae ro un chi si gi na i hae reul eot kki wi han hang mun jeok hwal dong i na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation whose roots express careful examination followed by a thorough search for understanding.

Usage tips

  • Research is broader than simply looking something up because it usually involves organized evidence gathering and careful analysis.

Other meanings

  • investigationnoun

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