분량
분량 في 30 ثانية
- Refers to a measured quantity or volume of content, food, or time.
- Commonly used for book length, workloads, and screen time in media.
- Differs from 'yang' (general amount) by implying a specific or required portion.
- Essential for B1 learners to describe tasks, recipes, and entertainment specifically.
The word 분량 (Bun-ryang) is a versatile Korean noun that translates to 'amount,' 'quantity,' 'volume,' or 'portion.' Unlike the more general word '양' (yang), which can refer to any quantity, '분량' often implies a specific, measured, or required amount for a particular purpose. It is deeply embedded in contexts where limits or expectations exist, such as the length of a book, the serving size of a meal, or the duration of a video clip.
- Contextual Utility
- In academic settings, you will hear it regarding the length of essays or reports. In the culinary world, it refers to the precise measurements of ingredients needed for a recipe. In the entertainment industry, specifically in K-Dramas and Variety Shows, '분량' is a buzzword used to describe how much screen time a particular celebrity or scene receives.
이번 과제의 분량은 A4 용지 세 장입니다. (The volume of this assignment is three A4 pages.)
When you use '분량,' you are usually discussing the physical or temporal 'space' something occupies. If a writer is told their '원고 분량' (manuscript volume) is too short, they need to add more content. If a chef prepares '1인분 분량' (a portion for one person), they are measuring out the exact quantity required for one serving. It conveys a sense of measurement and proportionality that is essential for clear communication in professional and daily life.
- Social Nuance
- In social media or YouTube culture, fans often complain about their favorite idol's '분량' being too small in a music video. This refers to the specific amount of time they appear on screen. Thus, '분량' isn't just about physical weight or count; it's about the share of the whole.
예상보다 식사 분량이 많아서 남겼어요. (The portion of the meal was larger than expected, so I left some.)
Using '분량' correctly requires understanding the nouns it typically modifies. It is almost always preceded by another noun that specifies *what* is being measured. Common pairings include '작업 분량' (workload), '학습 분량' (study amount), and '조리 분량' (cooking quantity).
- Sentence Structure
- The basic structure is [Noun] + [분량]. For example, '공부 분량' (amount of study). You can then follow this with verbs like '조절하다' (to adjust), '정하다' (to decide), or '채우다' (to fill/complete).
매일 정해진 분량을 공부하는 것이 중요합니다. (It is important to study the set amount every day.)
When talking about recipes, '분량' is indispensable. If a recipe says '2인분 분량의 재료' (ingredients for a 2-person portion), it specifies the exact scale. In business, '업무 분량' refers to the volume of tasks assigned to an employee. If the '분량' is too heavy, the employee might experience burnout.
보고서의 분량을 조금 더 늘려 주세요. (Please increase the length of the report a bit more.)
- Abstract Usage
- While often physical, '분량' can be abstract. '사랑의 분량' (the amount of love) is a poetic way to describe the depth or scale of one's feelings, though this is less common than its practical uses.
In South Korea, you will encounter '분량' in several specific environments. The most common is the educational system. Teachers frequently announce the '시험 분량' (exam scope/amount) or '과제 분량' (assignment length). Students often discuss whether the '학습 분량' (amount of learning material) is manageable before a big test.
- Media and Entertainment
- This is perhaps where the word has its most modern and colloquial flair. On variety shows like 'Running Man' or 'Knowing Bros,' cast members often joke about '분량 확보' (securing screen time). If someone does something funny or shocking, they have 'secured their portion' of the broadcast.
편집 과정에서 그의 분량이 많이 편집되었어요. (His screen time was heavily edited out during the editing process.)
Another place is the kitchen or restaurant. Recipes in Korean cookbooks always start with '재료 분량' (ingredient quantities). If you are ordering food, you might hear '1인분 분량입니다' to clarify that the dish is sized for one person. In the workplace, managers might discuss '업무 분량 조절' (adjusting the workload) during performance reviews.
이 책은 분량이 방대해서 다 읽는 데 오래 걸려요. (This book is massive in volume, so it takes a long time to read.)
The most frequent mistake learners make is confusing '분량' with '양' (yang). While they both mean 'amount,' '양' is a broad term used for uncountable or general quantities (e.g., '물의 양' - amount of water). '분량' is specifically used when there is a sense of a 'part' or a 'measured quota.' You wouldn't say '비가 오는 분량' for rainfall; you would use '강수량' or '양'.
- Mistake 1: Using it for physical size
- Do not confuse '분량' with '크기' (size). '크기' refers to dimensions (width, height), whereas '분량' refers to the total volume or amount of content. A small book can have a large '분량' if the font is tiny and there are many pages.
Incorrect: 사과의 분량이 커요. (The 'volume' of the apple is big.) -> Correct: 사과의 크기가 커요. (The size of the apple is big.)
Another mistake is using '분량' when referring to a number of items (count). For counting individual objects, use '개수' (gaesu). '분량' is for the collective amount. For example, if you have 10 apples, that is '개수'. If you have 10kg of sliced apples for a pie, that is '분량'.
Incorrect: 친구의 분량이 5명이에요. (The 'volume' of friends is 5 people.) -> Correct: 친구가 5명이에요. (There are 5 friends.)
To enrich your Korean, it is helpful to know words that are similar to '분량' but used in different contexts. Understanding these nuances will make you sound more like a native speaker.
- 분량 vs. 양 (Yang)
- '양' is the most general word for quantity. Use it for water, sugar, or general abstract amounts. '분량' is for measured portions or content length.
- 분량 vs. 수량 (Suryang)
- '수량' (Quantity/Number) is used in logistics and commerce. It implies a countable number of units (e.g., '주문 수량' - order quantity).
- 분량 vs. 정도 (Jeongdo)
- '정도' means 'degree' or 'extent.' It is used when discussing the intensity of something or an approximate amount (e.g., '어느 정도' - to some extent).
이 요리는 분량 조절이 핵심입니다. (Portion control is the key to this dish.)
In formal writing, you might see '규모' (gyumo), which means 'scale.' This is used for large projects, businesses, or events. While '분량' might describe the length of a report, '규모' describes the size of the company that produced it.
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
The character 分 also means 'minute' in time, highlighting the concept of dividing a whole into smaller, measured parts.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing 'ryang' as 'yang' (omitting the 'r').
- Over-aspirating the 'b' sound like a 'p'.
- Confusing the nasal 'ng' ending with a 'n' sound.
- Making the 'u' sound too long like 'moon'.
- Separating 'bun' and 'ryang' too sharply; they should flow together.
مستوى الصعوبة
Easy to recognize in context once you know the Hanja roots.
Requires knowledge of which nouns it collocates with.
Pronunciation is straightforward but requires the 'ryang' sound.
Common in media, making it easy to pick up.
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Noun + 만큼 (As much as)
분량만큼 돈을 내세요.
-(으)로 제한하다 (Limit to...)
분량을 5분으로 제한합니다.
-에 따라 (Depending on...)
분량에 따라 가격이 달라요.
-보다 (Comparison)
작년보다 분량이 늘었어요.
-기 위해 (In order to...)
분량을 채우기 위해 더 썼어요.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
밥 분량이 많아요.
The amount of rice is a lot.
Noun + 이/가 + Adjective
숙제 분량이 적어요.
The homework amount is small.
Noun + 이/가 + Adjective
이것은 1인분 분량입니다.
This is a portion for one person.
Noun + 입니다 (to be)
분량을 확인하세요.
Check the amount.
Object + 을/를 + Imperative
책 분량이 짧아요.
The book length is short.
Noun + 이/가 + Adjective
사과 분량이 충분해요.
The amount of apples is enough.
Noun + 이/가 + Adjective
분량이 얼마나 돼요?
How much is the amount?
Question form
커피 분량을 줄여요.
Reduce the amount of coffee.
Object + 을/를 + Verb
요리할 때 재료 분량을 잘 보세요.
When cooking, look at the ingredient amounts carefully.
-(으)ㄹ 때 (when)
오늘 공부 분량은 5페이지입니다.
Today's study amount is 5 pages.
Noun modifier (오늘 공부)
그 영화는 분량이 너무 길어요.
That movie's length is too long.
너무 (too) + Adjective
매일 운동 분량을 정하세요.
Decide on an amount of exercise every day.
Object + 을/를 + 정하다
이 비디오는 분량이 10분이에요.
This video's length is 10 minutes.
Time measurement
적당한 분량을 먹는 것이 좋아요.
It is good to eat an appropriate amount.
-는 것이 좋다 (It is good to...)
원고 분량이 부족해서 더 썼어요.
The manuscript length was insufficient, so I wrote more.
-아서/어서 (reason/cause)
가방에 들어갈 분량만 챙기세요.
Only pack the amount that will fit in the bag.
만 (only)
업무 분량이 너무 많아서 야근을 했어요.
I worked overtime because the workload was too much.
Reason -아서/어서
이 소설은 전체 분량이 500페이지가 넘어요.
The total length of this novel exceeds 500 pages.
넘다 (to exceed)
방송 분량을 확보하기 위해 노력했어요.
I worked hard to secure screen time.
-기 위해 (in order to)
시험 분량이 많아서 어디부터 할지 모르겠어요.
The exam scope is so large I don't know where to start.
Interrogative + -ㄹ지
레시피에 적힌 분량대로 소금을 넣으세요.
Add salt according to the amount written in the recipe.
-대로 (according to)
그 배우는 조연이지만 분량이 꽤 많아요.
That actor is a supporting role, but has quite a lot of screen time.
-이지만 (but/although)
보고서 분량을 세 장으로 제한하겠습니다.
I will limit the report length to three pages.
Future/Intent -겠습니다
각자 맡은 분량을 오늘까지 끝내기로 해요.
Let's agree to finish our assigned portions by today.
-기로 하다 (to decide/agree to)
이번 프로젝트는 작업 분량이 상당합니다.
The workload for this project is considerable.
Formal ending -습니다
작가로서 원고 분량을 조절하는 것이 가장 힘들어요.
As a writer, adjusting the manuscript length is the hardest part.
As a... (-(으)로서)
주인공의 분량이 줄어들어서 팬들이 실망했어요.
Fans were disappointed because the protagonist's screen time decreased.
Change of state -어지다
학습 분량을 체계적으로 나누어 공부하세요.
Study by systematically dividing the amount of material.
Adverbial -게/-적으로
이 잡지는 광고 분량이 기사보다 더 많아요.
This magazine has more advertisement volume than articles.
Comparison -보다
식사 분량을 조절해서 건강을 관리하고 있습니다.
I am managing my health by controlling my meal portions.
Present progressive -고 있다
데이터 분량이 너무 커서 전송 속도가 느려요.
The data volume is too large, so the transmission speed is slow.
Reason -아서/어서
강의 분량이 예상보다 길어져서 쉬는 시간이 늦어졌어요.
The lecture length became longer than expected, so the break was delayed.
Comparative -보다
본 논문은 연구의 방대한 분량을 담고 있습니다.
This thesis contains a massive volume of research.
Formal/Academic tone
편집자는 영화의 전체적인 흐름을 위해 분량을 덜어냈습니다.
The editor cut down the length for the overall flow of the movie.
-기 위해 (purpose)
할당된 업무 분량을 초과하여 달성했습니다.
I achieved beyond the assigned workload.
Hanja-based vocabulary (할당, 초과)
작가의 개입이 늘어나면서 서술 분량이 비대해졌습니다.
As the author's intervention increased, the narrative volume became bloated.
-(으)면서 (simultaneous action)
제한된 분량 내에 핵심 내용을 요약하는 능력이 필요합니다.
The ability to summarize core content within a limited length is necessary.
Within... (내에)
그 다큐멘터리는 인터뷰 분량이 압도적으로 많습니다.
The documentary has an overwhelmingly large amount of interview footage.
Adverbial usage (압도적으로)
약품의 투여 분량을 정확히 지키는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to strictly follow the dosage (amount) of the medicine.
Nominalization -는 것
정치인의 발언 분량이 뉴스 시간의 절반을 차지했습니다.
The politician's remarks took up half of the news airtime.
Take up/Occupy (차지하다)
텍스트의 물리적 분량이 반드시 내용의 깊이를 담보하지는 않는다.
The physical volume of a text does not necessarily guarantee the depth of its content.
Partial negation (-지는 않는다)
예술적 완성도를 위해 상당한 분량의 장면이 삭제되었다.
A significant volume of scenes was deleted for artistic perfection.
Passive voice (삭제되었다)
정보의 분량이 기하급수적으로 늘어나는 빅데이터 시대에 살고 있다.
We are living in the age of big data where the volume of information is increasing exponentially.
Modifier structure
그 철학자의 저서는 분량 면에서나 질적 면에서나 압도적이다.
The philosopher's works are overwhelming both in terms of volume and quality.
-면에서나... -면에서나 (both... and...)
사료의 분량이 방대하여 분석에 수년이 걸릴 것으로 예상된다.
The volume of historical records is so massive that analysis is expected to take several years.
Expectation -(으)ㄹ 것으로 예상되다
인간의 뇌가 처리할 수 있는 정보의 분량에는 한계가 있다.
There is a limit to the amount of information the human brain can process.
Relative clause
극의 긴장감을 유지하기 위해 조연들의 분량을 세밀하게 조정했다.
The screen time of the supporting characters was meticulously adjusted to maintain the tension of the play.
Meticulously (세밀하게)
그는 자신의 삶에서 고통의 분량이 너무 컸다고 회고했다.
He recalled that the amount of suffering in his life was too great.
Reported speech (-고 회고했다)
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— Failure to control the amount (usually cooking too much).
오늘도 분량 조절 실패해서 음식이 남았어.
— Someone who gets a lot of screen time or attention despite a small role.
그는 이번 영화의 분량 요정이야.
— To get enough usable footage or content.
오늘 촬영에서 분량 제대로 뽑았네.
— A set or fixed amount.
정해진 분량만큼만 하세요.
— An overwhelming amount.
압도적인 분량의 데이터입니다.
— Difference in amount/volume.
두 책의 분량 차이가 커요.
— Limit on length/amount.
분량 제한이 있으니 짧게 쓰세요.
— Falling short of the required amount.
과제가 분량 미달로 감점됐어요.
— An explosion (sudden increase) of screen time/content.
이번 회차에서 그의 분량이 폭발했다.
— Checking the amount.
마지막으로 분량 체크 좀 해줘.
يُخلط عادةً مع
Yang is general quantity; Bun-ryang is a measured portion/length.
Suryang is for counting units (1, 2, 3); Bun-ryang is for volume/length.
Keugi is physical size/dimensions; Bun-ryang is amount of content.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To ensure one gets enough screen time or credit.
그는 예능에서 자기 분량을 잘 챙긴다.
Informal/Media— To not have enough interesting content or results.
인터뷰를 했는데 분량이 안 나와서 걱정이야.
Professional— Someone who steals the spotlight (takes up more 'space' than expected).
신인 배우가 완전 분량 도둑이네.
Slang— A bite-sized amount.
한 입 분량으로 잘라 주세요.
Daily— The beauty of length (humorous reference to long works).
이 영화는 분량의 미학을 보여준다.
Literary/Humorous— A 'war' for screen time among cast members.
멤버들 사이에 분량 전쟁이 치열하다.
Media— Someone who constantly creates content or funny moments.
그는 걸어 다니는 분량 제조기야.
Slang— To melt/incorporate content naturally into a work.
주제를 원고 분량에 잘 녹여냈다.
Professional— To cut down the length harshly.
편집자가 내 분량을 다 깎았어.
Informal— Defending one's screen time or portion.
오늘도 분량 사수를 위해 열심히 뛰었다.
Mediaسهل الخلط
Both mean 'amount'.
Yang is uncountable and general. Bun-ryang is a portion of a whole or a measured limit.
설탕의 양 (general amount) vs 설탕 1
أنماط الجُمل
N + 분량이 많아요/적어요.
밥 분량이 많아요.
N + 분량을 정하다.
공부 분량을 정해요.
N + 분량대로 V.
레시피 분량대로 넣으세요.
N + 분량을 조절하다.
식사 분량을 조절해요.
N + 분량을 확보하다.
방송 분량을 확보했습니다.
제한된 분량 내에...
제한된 분량 내에 쓰세요.
물리적 분량 vs 질적 수준
분량이 질을 보장하지 않아요.
분량 면에서...
분량 면에서 압도적이다.
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
Very high in educational, professional, and media contexts.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'Bun' (like a bread bun) and 'Ryang' (like a rang/ring). You measure the 'Bun' to see if it's the right 'portion' (분량).
ربط بصري
Imagine a chef carefully leveling a measuring cup of flour. That measured amount is the '분량'.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to use '분량' three times today: once for your lunch, once for your study time, and once for a video you watch.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from Sino-Korean Hanja: 分 (분) meaning 'divide' or 'part' and 量 (량) meaning 'measure' or 'quantity'.
المعنى الأصلي: A portion that has been measured or divided out.
Sino-Korean (Hanja)السياق الثقافي
Be careful when discussing someone's 'workload' (업무 분량) as it can be a sensitive topic regarding stress and burnout.
In English, we use different words like 'length' for books, 'portion' for food, and 'screen time' for TV. Korean uses '분량' for all of these.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Cooking/Recipes
- 재료 분량
- 1인분 분량
- 분량의 양념
- 분량대로 넣다
School/University
- 과제 분량
- 시험 분량
- 학습 분량
- 분량 미달
Office/Work
- 업무 분량
- 보고서 분량
- 분량 조절
- 작업 분량
TV/Media
- 방송 분량
- 출연 분량
- 분량 확보
- 분량 도둑
Books/Writing
- 원고 분량
- 전체 분량
- 분량을 늘리다
- 페이지 분량
بدايات محادثة
"이번 프로젝트의 업무 분량이 어느 정도인가요?"
"유튜브 영상 분량은 몇 분이 적당할까요?"
"이 요리 레시피에서 설탕 분량을 줄여도 될까요?"
"시험 분량이 너무 많아서 다 못 읽겠어요."
"좋아하는 배우의 이번 영화 분량이 어땠나요?"
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오늘 내가 계획한 학습 분량을 모두 마쳤는지 적어보세요.
업무 분량이 너무 많을 때 스트레스를 해소하는 나만의 방법을 써보세요.
자신이 주인공인 영화가 있다면, 어떤 장면의 분량이 가장 많길 바라나요?
식사 분량을 조절하며 건강을 관리한 경험이 있나요?
최근에 읽은 책의 분량과 내용에 대해 짧게 평가해 보세요.
Summary
The word '분량' is your go-to term for 'measured portions' or 'content length.' Use it when you need to be precise about 'how much' of a specific task, meal, or video exists. Example: '원고 분량을 늘리세요' (Increase the manuscript length).
- Refers to a measured quantity or volume of content, food, or time.
- Commonly used for book length, workloads, and screen time in media.
- Differs from 'yang' (general amount) by implying a specific or required portion.
- Essential for B1 learners to describe tasks, recipes, and entertainment specifically.
مثال
이 보고서는 분량이 너무 많아서 요약이 필요하다.