Korean

발전
Meaning: development; progress; advancement
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

The development of science and technology has greatly changed our lives.
한국의 경제는 빠르게 발전하고 있습니다.
Korea's economy is developing rapidly.
조선 후기에는 새로운 문화가 발전했습니다.
In the late Joseon period, a new culture developed.
과학의 발전은 인류에게 많은 혜택을 주었다.
The development of science has brought many benefits to humanity.
주한 미국 대사는 양국 관계 발전에 중요한 역할을 합니다.
The US Ambassador to Korea plays an important role in developing relations between the two countries.
한국은 경공업에서 중화학 공업으로 발전했다.
Korea developed from light industry to heavy and chemical industry.
그는 회사의 발전에 큰 공로를 세웠다.
He made a great contribution to the company's development.
최근 인공지능 기술이 급격히 발전하고 있습니다.
Recently, AI technology has been developing rapidly.
그는 의료계의 발전을 위해 평생을 바쳤다.
He dedicated his whole life to the development of the medical world.
그 과학자는 인류 발전에 큰 업적을 남겼다.
The scientist left a great achievement in human development.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of growing or becoming more advanced.

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