Korean

활동
Meaning: activity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

活
動

Example sentences

What kind of activities do you do on the weekend?
저는 해외 봉사 활동에 지원하기로 결심했습니다.
I have decided to apply for overseas volunteer work.
이 지구는 상업 활동으로 활기가 넘친다.
This district is vibrant with commercial activity.
그는 사회를 위해 봉사 활동을 했다.
He did volunteer work for society.
올여름 기록적인 폭염으로 인해 야외 활동이 제한되었다.
Outdoor activities were restricted due to the record-breaking heat wave this summer.
제주도에는 소규모 화산 활동으로 형성된 마르가 존재한다.
There are maars formed by small-scale volcanic activity on Jeju Island.
그는 오케스트라의 지휘자로 활동하고 있다.
He is active as a conductor of the orchestra.
그는 유명한 영화 평론가로 활동하고 있다.
He is active as a famous movie critic.
그 배우는 최근의 스캔들 때문에 활동을 중단했다.
The actor suspended activities because of the recent scandal.
학생들은 자율에 맡겨진 활동에 적극적으로 참여했다.
The students actively participated in activities entrusted to their autonomy.

Usage Notes

Refers to moving the body to act, or making an effort to achieve a certain result. It is a Sino-Korean word (活動).

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