TOPIK · Level 258
15 words
Korean word
창작
Pronunciation
Romanizationchangjak
Meaning
- nouncreative work
Example
그는 매일 창작을 한다.keu neun mae il chang ja geul han da
He does creative work every day.
More examples
그는 창작 활동을 즐긴다.keu neun chang jak hwal dong eul cheul gin da
He enjoys creative activity.
Core concept
The movement from an original idea to a finished work in words, sounds, or images.
Common phrases
창작 활동chang jak hwal dong
creative activity
창작 작품chang jak chak pum
creative work
창작을 하다chang ja geul ha da
do creative work
Similar words
제작chejak: The process of making an object or work according to a plan or design.
만들기mandeulgi: Making something by hand or with simple tools in an everyday setting.
Definition in Korean
새로운 내용을 생각해 내어 글·음악·미술 등으로 표현하는 창조적 활동이나 그 산물sae ro un nae yong eul saeng ga kae nae eo keul eu mak mi sul teung eu ro pyo hyeon ha neun chang jo jeok hwal dong i na keu san mul
Word origin
The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning to begin anew and to make, linking newness with the act of creating.
Usage tips
- The word highlights originality rather than simple production, making it useful when discussing art, writing, music, or personal projects.
Opposites
- 모방mobangimitationnoun
- 복제pokjjereproductionnoun
Related words
- 창작자changjakjjacreatornoun
- 창작하다changjakadacreateverb