At the A1 level, you don't need to use 편성하다 very often, but you might see it in simple contexts like school. Think of it as a fancy way to say 'to make' or 'to put together' for things like a class or a basic schedule. For example, '반을 만들어요' (I make a class) is A1, while '반을 편성해요' is a bit more advanced but means the same thing. You can imagine a teacher putting students into Group A and Group B. That act is 편성하다. It's like building something out of blocks according to a plan. Even at this level, knowing that '편' means 'weaving' can help you remember that it's about putting different parts together to make one big thing, like a team or a timetable.
At the A2 level, you should start recognizing 편성하다 in contexts related to your daily routine and school life. You might hear it when talking about how your school classes are organized (학급 편성) or when looking at a TV guide (방송 편성). It is more formal than the verb 짜다 (to weave/plan). While you might say '계획을 짜요' (I make a plan) with friends, a news reporter would say '예산을 편성해요' (The government organizes the budget). At this level, focus on the structure: [Object] + 을/를 + 편성하다. It's a useful word to describe formal groups, like being assigned to a specific team in a sports competition or a group project in class.
At the B1 level, 편성하다 becomes a key word for discussing professional and social topics. You should be able to use it to talk about budgeting (예산 편성) and formal scheduling. In a workplace, you might use it to describe how a new task force or project team is being formed. It implies that the formation is not random but follows a specific logic or rule. You will also see it frequently in the passive form, 편성되다. For instance, '이 프로그램은 오후 8시에 편성되었습니다' (This program is scheduled for 8 PM). Understanding the difference between 편성하다 and 구성하다 (to compose) is important here; 편성 focuses on the act of arranging, while 구성 focuses on the resulting makeup.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 편성하다 in complex administrative and academic discussions. It is the standard term for the systematic allocation of resources. You will encounter it in news articles about government policy, where '예산 편성권' (the right to formulate a budget) is a common topic. It also applies to the organization of a curriculum (교육과정 편성). You should be able to use it with various adverbs to show nuance, such as '효율적으로 편성하다' (to organize efficiently) or '긴급하게 편성하다' (to organize urgently). At this stage, you should also recognize its usage in military or emergency contexts, where creating a functional unit is a formal '편성' process.
At the C1 level, you should understand the deeper nuances of 편성하다 as it relates to systemic and structural formation. It is often used in socio-political discourse to describe how society or power is structured. For example, '권력 구조를 새롭게 편성하다' (to re-organize the power structure). It carries a sense of strategic design and institutional authority. You should be able to use it in academic writing to describe the methodology of a study or the organization of data into specific categories. The word often appears in discussions about 'media programming' where the strategic placement of content is analyzed for its social impact. You will also understand the historical etymology of the Hanja (to weave) and how it informs the word's current usage in 'editing' and 'compiling'.
At the C2 level, 편성하다 is used with absolute precision in legal, philosophical, and high-level administrative contexts. You might use it to discuss the 're-ordering' of international relations or the 'formulation' of complex legal frameworks. It is used to describe the intentional creation of systems that govern behavior and resource flow. In literature or film theory, it might refer to the 'compilation' of narrative elements into a specific rhythmic structure. You will be able to distinguish it from highly similar terms like 획책하다 (to scheme - negative) or 수립하다 (to establish - positive/visionary). At this level, 편성하다 represents the peak of administrative and structural verb usage, denoting a mastery of organizational logic and systematic execution.

편성하다 en 30 secondes

  • 편성하다 means to organize or form a structured whole, such as a budget, a TV schedule, or a formal team or class.
  • It is a formal 'Hanja' word used primarily in administrative, financial, broadcasting, and educational contexts rather than casual daily life.
  • The word implies a systematic 'weaving' of different parts into a functional system, often marked by the particle ~로 when specifying groups.
  • Commonly paired with words like 예산 (budget), 프로그램 (program), 반 (class), and 팀 (team) to describe professional planning.
The Korean verb 편성하다 (pyeon-seong-ha-da) is a sophisticated term that translates to 'to organize,' 'to form,' 'to arrange,' or 'to budget.' At its linguistic core, it is derived from Hanja (Chinese characters): 編 (편), meaning 'to weave' or 'to edit,' and 成 (성), meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to form.' When you use this word, you are describing the act of taking disparate elements—whether they are people, financial resources, television programs, or academic courses—and weaving them into a cohesive, structured whole. It implies a high degree of intentionality and systemic planning. Unlike the simple verb 만들다 (to make), 편성하다 suggests a formal process of categorization and structural alignment.
Common Contexts
This word is most frequently encountered in professional environments. You will hear it in news reports concerning government budgets (예산 편성), in the television industry when discussing broadcast schedules (방송 편성), and in educational settings when classes or curricula are being organized (학급 편성). It carries a nuance of officiality and systematic arrangement that makes it indispensable for business and administrative Korean.

정부는 내년도 예산을 편성하다라고 발표했습니다. (The government announced it is organizing/formulating next year's budget.)

Etymological Nuance
The character (weave) evokes the image of bamboo strips being tied together with string to form ancient books. Thus, 편성하다 isn't just about putting things together; it is about binding them in a specific, functional order. This is why it is the standard term for programming a TV schedule—you are 'weaving' different shows into a timeline. It is also why it is used for military units or sports teams, where individuals are 'woven' into a functional unit.
In everyday life, you might encounter this word when a school principal discusses how to pyeon-seong the new student classes, or when a project manager discusses the pyeon-seong of a specialized task force. It represents the bridge between a collection of parts and a functioning system.

새로운 프로젝트 팀을 어떻게 편성할지 논의 중입니다. (We are discussing how to organize/form the new project team.)

Understanding this word allows you to navigate formal documents and news media with much greater ease, as it appears in almost every discussion regarding resources, time, and human capital. It is a cornerstone of administrative vocabulary.
Using 편성하다 correctly requires understanding its object markers and its typical collocations. Since it is a transitive verb, it almost always takes an object marked by ~을 or ~를. The objects are usually abstract structures like budgets, schedules, programs, or groups.
Sentence Structure
The basic pattern is: [Subject] + [Object] + 을/를 + 편성하다. For example, '방송국이(Subject) 프로그램을(Object) 편성하다.' To make it polite, you would say 편성해요 or 편성합니다. In the past tense, it becomes 편성했어요 or 편성했습니다.

학교 측은 수준별로 반을 편성했습니다. (The school organized the classes according to level.)

One of the most common uses is in the passive or noun form: 편성되다 (to be organized/formed) and 편성 (organization/formation). If a budget has been set, you would say '예산이 편성되었습니다.' This passive form is very common in news headlines because it focuses on the outcome rather than the person doing the organizing.
Professional Usage
In a business meeting, you might say, '이번 분기 예산을 다시 편성해야 합니다' (We need to re-organize/re-budget this quarter's funds). Here, 편성하다 implies a strategic redistribution of resources. It is much more professional than saying '돈을 나누다' (dividing money). Similarly, in a broadcasting context, '가을 개편을 맞아 프로그램을 새로 편성했습니다' (In light of the autumn reorganization, we have newly scheduled the programs).

이 다큐멘터리는 특별 시간대에 편성되었습니다. (This documentary was scheduled for a special time slot.)

When writing, ensure you don't confuse 편성하다 with 구성하다 (to compose/consist of). While 구성하다 describes the parts that make up a whole ('The team consists of five people'), 편성하다 describes the active process of putting that whole together ('We organized the team of five people'). The distinction is subtle but vital for advanced proficiency.
You will encounter 편성하다 in several distinct 'real-world' arenas in Korea. First and foremost is the world of Mass Media and Broadcasting. If you look at a TV guide in Korea, it is called a 편성표 (pyeon-seong-pyo). When a popular show is moved to a different time or a new season starts, the announcers will talk about the new 편성. You might hear: '주말 예능 프로그램이 새롭게 편성되었습니다' (Weekend variety shows have been newly scheduled).
Government and Finance
The second major arena is the Korean National Assembly or corporate finance departments. Every year, there is a massive debate over the 추가경정예산 (supplementary budget). You will constantly hear the phrase '예산을 편성하다' in news bulletins. It signifies the formal legislative or administrative act of allocating tax money to specific projects. If you are watching the evening news (KBS, MBC, SBS), this word is guaranteed to appear during the economic segment.

국회는 민생 안정을 위해 예산을 편성하기로 합의했습니다. (The National Assembly agreed to organize a budget for the stability of people's livelihoods.)

Military and Emergency Services
In South Korea, where military service is a significant part of social structure, 편성하다 is used to describe the formation of units. When soldiers are assigned to a specific platoon or company, they are '편성' into that unit. Similarly, during a disaster, the government will 편성 an emergency response team (비상대책반을 편성하다).

재난 구조를 위해 특별 팀이 편성되었습니다. (A special team was organized for disaster rescue.)

Hearing this word should immediately signal to you that something is being formally structured or officially allocated. It is a word of order, authority, and systemic planning.
The most frequent mistake English speakers make when using 편성하다 is using it for casual organization. If you are 'organizing your room' or 'organizing your thoughts,' 편성하다 sounds very strange and overly robotic.
Mistake 1: Casual vs. Formal
Instead of saying '내 방을 편성했어' (I organized my room - WRONG), you should use 정리하다 (to tidy up/arrange). 편성하다 is for systems, not physical objects in a small space.

❌ 책상을 편성하다 (Organize a desk) -> ⭕ 책상을 정리하다

Mistake 2: Confusing with 구성하다
As mentioned before, 구성하다 (to compose) and 편성하다 (to organize/form) are close but different. Use 구성하다 when you want to describe what makes up a whole (e.g., 'The atmosphere is composed of oxygen and nitrogen'). Use 편성하다 when someone is actively putting elements into a schedule or budget.
Mistake 4: Overusing for 'Making'
Don't use it to mean 'making a plan' in a casual sense like 'let's make a plan for dinner.' Use 짜다 or 세우다. 편성하다 is for 'making a plan' in the sense of a formal schedule or a corporate budget.

❌ 저녁 약속을 편성하다 (Organize dinner plans) -> ⭕ 저녁 약속을 잡다/정하다

Finally, remember that 편성하다 is a 'Ha-da' verb. Some learners mistakenly try to use it as a 'Dwae-da' verb when they are the active agent. Always use 편성하다 when you (or an entity) are doing the work, and 편성되다 when the focus is on the thing that was organized.
Understanding the synonyms of 편성하다 helps you choose the right level of formality and the exact shade of meaning.
1. 구성하다 (Guseong-hada) - To Compose/Consist of
While 편성 is about the act of arranging, 구성 is about the makeup or elements. Example: '팀은 5명으로 구성되어 있다' (The team is composed of 5 people).
2. 조직하다 (Jojik-hada) - To Organize/Systematize
This is specifically for creating organizations, unions, or groups. It has a stronger 'human' element than 편성. Example: '노동조합을 조직하다' (To organize a labor union).
3. 짜다 (Jjada) - To Weave/Plan (Casual/Native)
This is the native Korean equivalent. While 편성 is formal, 짜다 is used in daily life. Example: '시간표를 짜다' (To make a timetable) vs '방송 프로그램을 편성하다' (To schedule broadcast programs).

Comparison:
- 예산을 편성하다 (Formal, Budgeting)
- 계획을 짜다 (Casual/General, Planning)

4. 배정하다 (Baejeong-hada) - To Allocate/Assign
This is used when you are giving out parts of a whole, like assigning seats or allocating funds. 편성 is the creation of the structure; 배정 is the distribution within it. Example: '업무를 배정하다' (To assign tasks).

정부는 복지 예산을 대폭 편성했습니다. (The government has organized a massive welfare budget.)

By mastering these alternatives, you can switch between formal and casual registers effortlessly, sounding more like a native speaker who understands the weight of their words.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The character '編' (편) specifically depicts 'silk thread' on the left and 'a door/tablet' on the right, symbolizing the threads used to bind writing tablets together.

Guide de prononciation

UK /pʰjʌnsʌŋɦada/
US /pʰjʌnsʌŋɦada/
The primary stress is slightly on the first syllable 'pyeon', and a secondary stress on 'ha'.
Rime avec
형성하다 (hyeong-seong-ha-da) 완성하다 (wan-seong-ha-da) 달성하다 (dal-seong-ha-da) 찬성하다 (chan-seong-ha-da) 반성하다 (ban-seong-ha-da) 수성하다 (su-seong-ha-da) 조성하다 (jo-seong-ha-da) 합성하다 (hap-seong-ha-da)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing 'pyeon' like 'peon' (missing the 'y' glide).
  • Pronouncing 'seong' like 'song' (using a rounded 'o' instead of the unrounded 'eo').
  • Making the 'h' in 'ha' too strong like a German 'ch'.
  • Failing to aspirate the initial 'p'.
  • Mixing up 'seong' and 'sang'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Common in news and formal texts, easy to recognize once learned.

Écriture 4/5

Requires knowledge of appropriate collocations (budgets, schedules).

Expression orale 4/5

Learners often default to '만들다', requiring conscious effort to use this formal term.

Écoute 3/5

Frequently heard in broadcasts and formal announcements.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

만들다 짜다 준비하다 나누다 모으다

Apprends ensuite

구성하다 조직하다 수립하다 배정하다 집행하다

Avancé

추가경정예산 편성권 개편 상설기구 직제

Grammaire à connaître

~로 편성하다

학생들을 세 팀으로 편성했다.

~기 위해 편성하다

일자리 창출을 위해 예산을 편성했다.

~에 따라 편성하다

수준에 따라 반을 편성했다.

편성된 + Noun

편성된 예산이 부족하다.

편성하기로 하다

새로운 프로그램을 편성하기로 했다.

Exemples par niveau

1

선생님이 우리를 두 팀으로 편성했어요.

The teacher organized us into two teams.

A1-level usage of 'organized into' (~로 편성하다).

2

학교에서 새로운 반을 편성합니다.

The school is forming new classes.

Simple object + verb structure.

3

우리는 청소 당번을 편성했어요.

We organized the cleaning shifts.

Using '편성하다' for a simple duty roster.

4

이 책은 주제별로 편성되었습니다.

This book is organized by topic.

Passive form '편성되다' used as an adjective.

5

축구 팀을 어떻게 편성할까요?

How shall we form the soccer team?

Interrogative form with '-(으)ㄹ까요'.

6

가족 여행 계획을 편성해 봐요.

Let's try to organize the family trip plan.

Using '-(해) 봐요' for suggestion.

7

오늘의 공부 시간을 편성했습니다.

I organized today's study time.

Formal polite ending '-습니다'.

8

작은 그룹을 편성해서 놀아요.

Let's form small groups and play.

Connective ending '-아서' to show sequence.

1

방송국은 새 프로그램을 주말에 편성했다.

The broadcasting station scheduled the new program for the weekend.

Standard usage in broadcasting.

2

여행사는 관광 코스를 알차게 편성했습니다.

The travel agency organized the sightseeing course fruitfully.

Adverb '알차게' modifying the verb.

3

우리 회사는 태스크포스 팀을 편성하기로 했다.

Our company decided to form a task force team.

'-기로 하다' meaning 'decided to'.

4

수준별로 영어 수업을 편성합니다.

We are organizing English classes according to level.

'~별로' meaning 'according to'.

5

정부는 재난 지원금을 편성했습니다.

The government organized/budgeted the disaster relief funds.

Introduction to budgeting context.

6

도서관은 신간 도서를 코너별로 편성했다.

The library organized new books by corner/section.

Past tense '편성했다'.

7

이번 학기 시간표가 잘 편성되었나요?

Was this semester's timetable organized well?

Passive question form.

8

그들은 구조대를 즉시 편성하여 현장에 보냈다.

They immediately organized a rescue team and sent them to the site.

'-하여' as a formal connective.

1

올해 예산은 교육 분야에 중점적으로 편성되었습니다.

This year's budget was organized with a focus on the education sector.

Passive voice with an adverbial focus.

2

드라마가 인기 덕분에 연장 편성되었다.

The drama was given an extended schedule thanks to its popularity.

Specific broadcasting term '연장 편성'.

3

박물관은 특별 전시회를 위해 안내원을 편성했다.

The museum organized guides for the special exhibition.

Human resource organization.

4

새로운 교육 과정을 편성하는 데 시간이 걸립니다.

It takes time to organize a new curriculum.

'-는 데' indicating the process or context.

5

기업들은 연말 보너스를 위해 자금을 편성한다.

Companies organize/budget funds for year-end bonuses.

Present tense for general facts.

6

이 영화는 심야 시간대에 편성하기 적합하지 않다.

This movie is not suitable to be scheduled in the late-night time slot.

'-기에' or '-하기에' meaning 'to' or 'for doing'.

7

우리는 프로젝트의 각 단계를 체계적으로 편성했다.

We systematically organized each stage of the project.

Adverb '체계적으로' (systematically).

8

선수들의 컨디션에 따라 선발 명단을 편성했습니다.

We organized the starting lineup according to the players' condition.

'~에 따라' meaning 'according to'.

1

정부는 일자리 창출을 위한 추가경정예산을 편성하기로 했다.

The government decided to formulate a supplementary budget for job creation.

Advanced economic term '추가경정예산'.

2

방송사는 시청률 경쟁을 위해 프로그램을 공격적으로 편성했다.

The broadcaster aggressively scheduled programs to compete for ratings.

Adverb '공격적으로' (aggressively).

3

이번 학술 대회는 총 다섯 개의 세션으로 편성되어 있습니다.

This academic conference is organized into a total of five sessions.

'-어 있다' showing a state resulting from an action.

4

그 부서는 인력을 효율적으로 편성하여 생산성을 높였다.

The department organized its manpower efficiently and increased productivity.

Causal relationship between organization and productivity.

5

군대는 비상 사태에 대비해 타격대를 편성했다.

The army organized a strike force in preparation for an emergency.

Military context usage.

6

이 교재는 문법과 회화가 균형 있게 편성되어 있다.

In this textbook, grammar and conversation are organized in a balanced way.

Describing the structure of content.

7

지자체는 축제 기간 동안 특별 교통편을 편성했다.

The local government organized special transportation during the festival period.

Usage with '교통편' (transportation means).

8

연구팀은 조사 데이터를 연령별, 지역별로 편성하여 분석했다.

The research team organized and analyzed the survey data by age and region.

Data categorization context.

1

정치권은 선거를 앞두고 선거 대책 본부를 대대적으로 편성했다.

The political circles extensively organized an election campaign headquarters ahead of the election.

Advanced political term '선거 대책 본부'.

2

현대 사회의 계층 구조는 부의 분배에 따라 재편성되고 있다.

The hierarchical structure of modern society is being reorganized according to the distribution of wealth.

Sociological usage; '재편성되다' (to be reorganized).

3

감독은 영화의 미장센을 고전적인 양식으로 편성하려 노력했다.

The director tried to organize the film's mise-en-scène in a classical style.

Artistic/Cinematic context.

4

정부는 저출산 고령화 사회에 대응하는 예산 편성 기조를 바꿨다.

The government changed the direction of budget formulation to respond to the low birth rate and aging society.

Policy-level '기조' (stance/direction).

5

이 논문은 방대한 사료를 시기별로 엄밀하게 편성하여 서술하고 있다.

This thesis describes extensive historical materials by organizing them strictly by period.

Academic usage for data organization.

6

기업은 글로벌 시장의 변화에 맞춰 조직을 유연하게 편성해야 한다.

Companies must organize their organizations flexibly in line with changes in the global market.

Business strategy context.

7

해당 방송은 공익성을 고려하여 심야가 아닌 황금 시간대에 편성되었다.

The broadcast was scheduled for prime time instead of late night, considering the public interest.

Media ethics/strategy context.

8

법무부는 범죄 예방을 위해 전담 수사팀을 상설 기구로 편성했다.

The Ministry of Justice organized a dedicated investigation team as a permanent organization for crime prevention.

Legal/Institutional context.

1

국가 예산의 편성은 단순한 숫자의 나열이 아니라 고도의 정치적 행위이다.

The formulation of the national budget is not just a list of numbers but a highly political act.

Philosophical/Political analysis.

2

철학자는 존재의 질서를 범주별로 편성하여 체계화하려 했다.

The philosopher tried to systematize the order of existence by organizing it into categories.

Abstract philosophical usage.

3

전쟁의 양상이 바뀌면서 군사 전략과 부대 편성 방식도 근본적으로 변화했다.

As the nature of warfare changed, military strategy and unit formation methods also changed fundamentally.

Historical/Military analysis.

4

이 음악 작품은 불협화음을 조화로운 선율 속에 교묘하게 편성하고 있다.

This musical work subtly organizes dissonance within a harmonious melody.

Music theory/Compositional usage.

5

다국적 기업의 세무 전략은 각국의 법망을 피해 이익을 극대화하도록 편성된다.

The tax strategies of multinational corporations are organized to maximize profits by evading the legal nets of each country.

Complex corporate/Legal context.

6

역사가는 파편화된 기억들을 서사적 구조로 편성하여 역사를 재구성한다.

Historians reconstruct history by organizing fragmented memories into a narrative structure.

Historiographical usage.

7

생태계의 먹이 사슬은 환경 변화에 따라 끊임없이 재편성되는 역동적인 시스템이다.

The food chain of an ecosystem is a dynamic system that is constantly reorganized according to environmental changes.

Scientific/Systemic usage.

8

헌법은 국가 권력의 분립과 상호 견제를 위해 통치 기구를 편성하고 있다.

The Constitution organizes governing bodies for the separation and mutual check of state power.

Constitutional law usage.

Collocations courantes

예산을 편성하다
프로그램을 편성하다
반을 편성하다
팀을 편성하다
시간표를 편성하다
부대를 편성하다
과정을 편성하다
조직을 편성하다
특별 편성
추경을 편성하다

Phrases Courantes

편성표

— A program guide or schedule table.

TV 편성표를 확인해 보세요.

재편성하다

— To reorganize or reschedule.

조직을 재편성하기로 했습니다.

추가경정예산 편성

— Formulating a supplementary budget.

추가경정예산 편성이 시급합니다.

편성권

— The right or authority to organize/schedule.

방송사는 편성권을 가지고 있다.

집중 편성

— Scheduling programs or resources intensively in one area.

주말에 영화를 집중 편성했다.

학급 편성

— Class assignment/formation.

학급 편성 결과가 나왔다.

긴급 편성

— Emergency scheduling or budgeting.

재난 방송을 긴급 편성했다.

정규 편성

— Regular scheduling (as opposed to a pilot).

이 프로는 정규 편성되었습니다.

편성 면적

— Allocated area (in architecture/planning).

공원 편성 면적을 넓혔다.

인력 편성

— Manpower allocation.

인력 편성이 효율적이지 않다.

Souvent confondu avec

편성하다 vs 구성하다

Guseong-hada focuses on the ingredients/parts; Pyeon-seong-hada focuses on the arrangement/scheduling.

편성하다 vs 조직하다

Jojik-hada is specifically for human groups/organizations; Pyeon-seong-hada is broader (budgets, schedules).

편성하다 vs 정리하다

Jeong-ri-hada is for tidying up physical spaces; Pyeon-seong-hada is for systemic structures.

Expressions idiomatiques

"예산의 봇물을 터뜨리다"

— To release a massive budget after it was organized.

정부가 예산의 봇물을 터뜨려 경기를 부양했다.

Journalistic
"판을 새로 짜다"

— To completely reorganize a situation (literally 'to weave the board anew').

선거를 앞두고 판을 새로 짜고 있다.

Metaphorical
"줄을 세우다"

— To organize people into a hierarchy or line.

성적순으로 학생들을 줄 세워 편성했다.

Critical/Informal
"틀을 잡다"

— To establish the framework/structure of something.

먼저 조직의 틀을 잡고 팀을 편성했다.

Neutral
"손발을 맞추다"

— To coordinate between members of an organized group.

새로 편성된 팀원들이 손발을 맞추고 있다.

Idiomatic
"한 배를 타다"

— To be in the same boat (organized into the same group/fate).

우리는 같은 팀으로 편성되어 한 배를 탔다.

Common
"머리를 맞대다"

— To put heads together to organize something.

모두 머리를 맞대고 예산을 편성했다.

Common
"살을 붙이다"

— To add detail to a basic structure that was organized.

기본 계획에 살을 붙여 세부 일정을 편성했다.

Metaphorical
"가닥을 잡다"

— To get a clue or find the direction for organization.

회의 끝에 조직 편성의 가닥을 잡았다.

Common
"뿌리를 내리다"

— To take root (for an organized system to become stable).

새로 편성된 제도가 사회에 뿌리를 내렸다.

Metaphorical

Facile à confondre

편성하다 vs 편집하다

Both start with '편' (Pyeon).

Pyeon-jip-hada means 'to edit' (video, text); Pyeon-seong-hada means 'to schedule/organize'.

영상을 편집하고 프로그램을 편성한다.

편성하다 vs 배정하다

Both involve placing things.

Bae-jeong-hada is 'assigning/allocating' specific items to people; Pyeon-seong-hada is 'forming' the whole structure.

예산을 편성하고 각 부서에 배정한다.

편성하다 vs 설립하다

Both involve 'making' something.

Seol-lip-hada is specifically 'to found/establish' an institution; Pyeon-seong-hada is to 'organize' its internal parts.

회사를 설립하고 팀을 편성했다.

편성하다 vs 수립하다

Both are formal.

Su-rip-hada is for 'establishing' a plan/policy; Pyeon-seong-hada is for 'budgeting/scheduling' it.

계획을 수립하고 예산을 편성하다.

편성하다 vs 작성하다

Both involve 'making' a document.

Jak-seong-hada is 'to write/fill out' a form; Pyeon-seong-hada is 'to formulate' the content/structure.

편성표를 작성하다.

Structures de phrases

A2

N(Object)을/를 편성하다

반을 편성해요.

B1

N(Object)을/를 N(Group)으로 편성하다

사람들을 두 팀으로 편성했어요.

B1

N(Subject)이/가 편성되다

예산이 편성되었습니다.

B2

N을/를 위해 N을/를 편성하다

복지를 위해 예산을 편성했다.

B2

N에 따라 N을/를 편성하다

실력에 따라 반을 편성했다.

C1

N을/를 N(형태)로 편성하다

데이터를 도표 형태로 편성했다.

C1

N(기조)에 맞춰 편성하다

정부 기조에 맞춰 예산을 편성했다.

C2

N(권한)을 통해 편성하다

편성권을 통해 프로그램을 편성하다.

Famille de mots

Noms

편성 Organization, formation, programming.
편성표 Schedule table, TV guide.
재편성 Reorganization.
편성권 Right of programming/organization.

Verbes

편성되다 To be organized, to be formed.
재편성하다 To reorganize.

Apparenté

편집하다 (to edit)
구성하다 (to compose)
조직하다 (to organize)
배정하다 (to allocate)
수립하다 (to establish)

Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High in professional/media contexts, low in casual daily conversation.

Erreurs courantes
  • Using '편성하다' for cleaning a room. 정리하다

    편성하다 is for systems/structures, not physical tidying.

  • Saying '내 계획을 편성했어' to a friend. 계획을 짰어

    편성하다 is too formal for personal plans with friends.

  • Confusing '편성' with '편집'. 편집 (Editing)

    Editing a video is '편집', while scheduling it is '편성'.

  • Using the wrong particle: '팀을 편성하다' vs '팀으로 편성하다'. Both can be right, but '로' is needed for 'into'.

    Use '팀을 편성하다' for 'organizing a team' and 'A를 팀으로 편성하다' for 'organizing A into a team'.

  • Using '편성하다' for 'making' food. 요리하다 / 만들다

    You don't 'organize' food into a structure in this sense.

Astuces

Budgeting

When talking about money in a professional setting, always use '예산을 편성하다'. It makes you sound like an expert.

TV Guides

Look for the word '편성표' on Korean websites like Naver to see the current TV schedules.

Particles

Remember to use '-(으)로' when you are organizing people or things *into* specific groups.

Etymology

Remembering the 'weaving' (編) meaning will help you understand why it's used for schedules and budgets.

Formality

Use this word during job interviews or business presentations to show a high level of Korean proficiency.

News Reports

If you are writing a report, use '편성되다' to describe results objectively.

Context Clues

If you hear 'Pyeon-seong', expect to hear about money, time, or organizational structure next.

vs. 구성

Use '편성' for the *process* of putting together; use '구성' for the *state* of being made of parts.

School Life

In Korean schools, '반 편성' (class assignment) is a major event for students every year.

Politics

Learn the term '추경' (Supplementary Budget) as it almost always appears with '편성하다'.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'PEN' (Pyeon) and a 'SONG' (Seong). You use a PEN to write a SONG, but first you must ORGANIZE the notes into a structure.

Association visuelle

Imagine a TV producer 'weaving' (Pyeon) different colorful ribbons (programs) together to create a long scarf (the daily schedule).

Word Web

예산 (Budget) 방송 (Broadcast) 학급 (Class) 팀 (Team) 조직 (Organization) 계획 (Plan) 프로그램 (Program) 시간표 (Timetable)

Défi

Try to use '편성하다' in three different contexts today: one for money, one for time, and one for people.

Origine du mot

From Middle Korean, based on the Hanja characters 編 (편) and 成 (성).

Sens originel : Originally referred to weaving bamboo strips into books or making a physical arrangement.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-eo).

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but using it in casual settings can make you sound like a government official or a robot.

English speakers often use 'organize' for both casual and formal things. In Korean, '편성하다' is strictly formal. Don't use it for your sock drawer!

KBS/MBC/SBS '편성표' - The holy grail of Korean TV viewing. The '추경' (Supplementary Budget) debates often seen in Korean dramas like 'Chief of Staff'. Military unit '편성' is a common theme in military-themed shows like 'D.P.' or 'Real Men'.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Broadcasting

  • 편성표를 보다
  • 특별 편성
  • 정규 편성
  • 재편성

Government/Finance

  • 예산을 편성하다
  • 추경 편성
  • 예산안
  • 세출 편성

Education

  • 학급 편성
  • 교과 과정 편성
  • 분반 편성
  • 시간표 편성

Military

  • 부대 편성
  • 전투 편성
  • 병력 편성
  • 조직 편성

Business

  • 팀 편성
  • 인력 편성
  • 조직 개편
  • 업무 편성

Amorces de conversation

"이번 학기 시간표는 어떻게 편성되었나요?"

"새로 편성된 예산안에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"방송사들이 주말 프로그램을 왜 이렇게 편성했을까요?"

"우리 팀을 어떻게 편성하는 것이 가장 효율적일까요?"

"올해 교육 과정이 작년과 다르게 편성되었나요?"

Sujets d'écriture

내가 만약 방송국 PD라면, 하루 일과를 어떻게 편성하고 싶은지 써 보세요.

우리 회사의 조직 편성에 대해 장점과 단점을 분석해 보세요.

정부의 예산 편성이 가장 시급한 분야는 어디라고 생각하는지 논하세요.

나의 일주일 공부 시간을 어떻게 편성했는지 기록해 보세요.

새로운 프로젝트 팀을 편성할 때 가장 중요하게 고려해야 할 점은 무엇인가요?

Questions fréquentes

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No, that would sound very strange. Use '정리하다' (to tidy/organize) for physical spaces like closets or desks. '편성하다' is for abstract structures like budgets or teams.

'편성' is the act of organizing or the organization itself. '편성표' is the physical chart or table that shows the schedule (like a TV guide).

Yes, it's used for forming teams or organizing tournament brackets. For example, '조 편성' means 'group draw' or 'group formation' in a tournament like the World Cup.

In daily speech, no. But if you read news, watch TV, or work in an office, you will see and hear it every single day. It is a 'Level 3' word (Intermediate-Advanced).

You use '재편성하다' (jae-pyeon-seong-ha-da). The '재' (jae) prefix means 'again'.

Yes, but in a formal way. You can '편성' students into classes or workers into teams. It sounds more official than just saying '나누다' (to divide).

It uses 編 (to weave/edit) and 成 (to accomplish/form). This literally means 'to weave into a form'.

Generally, no. For a party, '준비하다' (to prepare) or '기획하다' (to plan/design) is better. '편성하다' is too formal for a social party.

'짜다' is the native Korean word. You can use '짜다' for almost everything '편성하다' does, but '짜다' is casual/neutral, while '편성하다' is formal/official.

It is used when you want to say something 'is scheduled' or 'is organized'. For example, 'The news is scheduled for 9 PM' = '뉴스가 9시에 편성되었다'.

Teste-toi 180 questions

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Write 'I formed a team' in Korean.

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Write 'The school organizes classes' in Korean.

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Write 'The budget was organized' using the passive form.

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Write 'We need to organize the team efficiently.'

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Write 'The government formulated a supplementary budget.'

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Write 'Form two groups.'

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Write 'Check the TV guide.'

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Write 'The drama was scheduled for the weekend.'

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Write 'The army organized a rescue team.'

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Write 'The constitution organizes governing bodies.'

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Translate: 'Organize study time.'

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Translate: 'New programs are being organized.'

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Translate: 'The curriculum is being reorganized.'

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Translate: 'Aggressively schedule programs.'

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Translate: 'Organize data by period.'

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Write 'Let's form a soccer team.'

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Write 'The travel agency organized a tour.'

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Write 'The film is suitable for late night.'

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Write 'Organize a task force team.'

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Write 'The philosopher organized categories.'

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Say 'Let's form groups' in Korean.

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Say 'I check the TV guide' in Korean.

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Say 'The budget was organized well' in Korean.

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Say 'We organized a new project team' in Korean.

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Say 'The curriculum needs to be reorganized' in Korean.

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Say 'Form two teams' in Korean.

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Say 'New classes are formed' in Korean.

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Say 'The program was scheduled at night' in Korean.

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Say 'Formulate the budget efficiently' in Korean.

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Say 'The power structure was reorganized' in Korean.

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Say 'I organize study time' in Korean.

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Say 'The tour course is good' in Korean.

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Say 'Is the drama scheduled today?' in Korean.

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Say 'Form a rescue team immediately' in Korean.

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Say 'Aggressive scheduling is needed' in Korean.

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Say 'Let's form a team' in Korean.

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Say 'The school formed classes' in Korean.

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Say 'Special programs were scheduled' in Korean.

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Say 'Supplementary budget was formulated' in Korean.

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Say 'The constitution organizes the system' in Korean.

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Listen: '방송 편성표를 보세요.' What should you look at?

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Listen: '예산이 작년보다 늘어났습니다.' Was the budget organized larger or smaller?

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Listen: '새로운 팀을 편성하기로 결정했습니다.' What was decided?

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Listen: '추가경정예산 편성이 시급합니다.' Is the budget formulation urgent?

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Listen: '두 조로 편성하세요.' How many groups?

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Listen: '반 편성 결과가 나왔어요.' What is available now?

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Listen: '이 영화는 19세 이상으로 편성되었습니다.' Who can watch?

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Listen: '인력을 재편성해야 합니다.' What needs to happen to the staff?

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Listen: '국가 기구를 새롭게 편성했다.' What was newly organized?

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Listen: '공부 시간을 편성했어.' What did the person do?

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Listen: '특별 편성을 기대하세요.' What should you look forward to?

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Listen: '교육 과정이 바뀌었습니다.' What was reorganized?

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Listen: '구조대를 현장에 편성했다.' Where was the team sent?

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Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
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Listen: '공익성을 고려한 편성.' What was considered?

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Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
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Listen: '사료를 시기별로 편성했다.' How was the history organized?

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Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

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