Korean word

활용

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwaryong

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

시간을 활용하면 더 많은 걸 할 수 있어요.si ga neul hwa ryong ha myeon teo ma neun keol hal ssu i sseo yo

If you make good use of your time, you can do more.

Illustration for 활용 (use)

More examples

구글 드라이브의 활용 방법을 배웠어요.ku geul teu ra i beu ui hwa ryong pang beo beul pae wo sseo yo

I learned how to use Google Drive.

Core concept

Making a resource serve a useful purpose through effective use.

Common phrases

  • 시간 활용si gan hwa ryong

    use of time

  • 활용 방법hwa ryong pang beop

    ways to use

  • 활용도hwa ryong do

    degree of use

Similar words

이용iyong: Using a tool, service, or source of information to reach a desired result.
사용sayong: The act of operating or applying something for its intended purpose.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것의 기능이나 가치를 효과적으로 발휘하도록 이용하는 상태나 행위eo tteon keo sui ki neung i na ka chi reul hyo gwa jeo geu ro pal hwi ha do rok i yong ha neun sang tae na haeng wi

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean combination of active and use, which links use with bringing something into effective action.

Usage tips

  • 활용 (hwaryong, "use") is useful to recognize in formal writing, where English often simply uses the word use.

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