재분배
재분배 en 30 secondes
- 재분배 (Redistribution) is a formal Korean noun used to describe the reallocation of wealth, resources, or power to achieve social equity and balance.
- It differs from '분배' (distribution) because it implies a secondary, corrective action, typically performed by the government through taxes or welfare.
- Commonly found in political and economic contexts, it is essential for discussing social justice, the welfare state, and reducing the wealth gap.
- Grammatically, it functions as a noun that can be turned into a verb (재분배하다) or a passive state (재분배되다) in formal settings.
The Korean word 재분배 (Jaebunbae) is a sophisticated noun primarily used in economic, political, and sociological contexts. Derived from Hanja (Chinese characters), it literally translates to 're-distribution' (再 - again, 分 - divide, 配 - distribute). While '분배' (distribution) refers to the initial allocation of resources, income, or wealth through market mechanisms or natural processes, 재분배 specifically signifies a secondary process—usually led by a governing body or social system—to reallocate those resources to achieve a specific goal, most commonly social equity or the reduction of poverty.
- Economic Context
- In economics, this word is almost always paired with '소득' (income) or '부' (wealth). It describes policies like progressive taxation and social welfare programs where money is collected from high-earners and given to low-earners through services or subsidies.
정부는 빈부 격차를 해소하기 위해 소득 재분배 정책을 강화했다. (The government strengthened income redistribution policies to resolve the gap between the rich and the poor.)
- Sociological Context
- Sociologists use this term when discussing social justice and the 'fairness' of a society. It implies that the original distribution was somehow insufficient or unjust, necessitating a corrective action to ensure the stability of the social fabric.
토지 재분배는 농업 개혁의 핵심 과제였다. (Land redistribution was a core task of agricultural reform.)
Beyond just money, the word can apply to resources like time, labor, or digital data. For instance, in a corporate setting, a manager might speak about the '재분배' of tasks if one employee is overwhelmed. However, without a specific prefix, most Koreans will immediately assume you are talking about the economy or taxes. It is a formal word, rarely used in casual conversation about sharing snacks or small items; for those, '나눠 주다' or '분배하다' is more appropriate.
효율적인 자원 재분배가 기업의 생산성을 높인다. (Efficient redistribution of resources increases a company's productivity.)
- Political Debate
- In political discourse, '재분배' is a polarized term. Progressivists often view it as a necessary tool for '복지' (welfare), while conservatives might argue it hinders '성장' (growth) by reducing the incentive for high productivity.
복지 국가의 핵심은 조세를 통한 부의 재분배에 있다. (The core of a welfare state lies in the redistribution of wealth through taxation.)
우리는 한정된 예산의 재분배 방안을 논의해야 합니다. (We must discuss plans for the redistribution of the limited budget.)
Using 재분배 correctly requires understanding its role as a formal noun. It is often followed by verbs like 하다 (to do), 되다 (to be done), 이루어지다 (to take place), or 촉진하다 (to promote). Because it is a concept rather than a physical object you can hold, it frequently appears as the subject or object of a sentence discussing policy, ethics, or logic.
- As a Subject (Noun + 이/가)
- When the act of redistribution itself is the focus. '부의 재분배가 사회 정의를 실현한다' (Redistribution of wealth realizes social justice).
공정한 재분배가 이루어지지 않으면 갈등이 발생한다. (If fair redistribution does not take place, conflict occurs.)
- As an Object (Noun + 을/를)
- When an agent (like the government) is performing the action. '정부는 자원의 재분배를 추진하고 있다' (The government is pushing for the redistribution of resources).
우리는 이익의 재분배를 통해 상생을 도모해야 합니다. (We must promote mutual growth through the redistribution of profits.)
In academic writing, you will often see it combined with other nouns to create complex terms. Common combinations include '소득 재분배' (income redistribution), '부의 재분배' (wealth redistribution), '권력의 재분배' (redistribution of power), and '기회의 재분배' (redistribution of opportunity). Note that in Korean, these noun-noun compounds often omit the particle '의' (of) in formal titles but include it in descriptive sentences.
기술의 발전은 노동의 재분배를 요구한다. (Technological advancement demands the redistribution of labor.)
- Passive Usage (Noun + 되다)
- Used when describing a system where redistribution happens automatically or as a result of a policy. '세금을 통해 부가 재분배된다' (Wealth is redistributed through taxes).
이 정책으로 인해 예산이 효율적으로 재분배되었다. (Due to this policy, the budget was redistributed efficiently.)
Finally, remember the scale. 재분배 is a 'macro' word. If you are talking about giving out pieces of cake at a party, do not use 재분배. Use '나누다' (to divide/share). If you are talking about a company restructuring its entire global budget to focus on sustainability, then 재분배 is the perfect fit.
글로벌 경제 위기 속에서 자산의 재분배가 가속화되고 있다. (The redistribution of assets is accelerating amidst the global economic crisis.)
If you turn on a Korean news channel like KBS or MBC during the evening news, you are almost guaranteed to hear 재분배 during segments on the national budget, tax reforms, or social welfare. It is a staple of '시사' (current affairs) and '경제' (economy) reporting. Politicians from the Democratic Party (더불어민주당) often use it to advocate for a stronger safety net, while those from the People Power Party (국민의힘) might use it when debating the efficiency of government spending.
- In the News
- Headline: '정부, 소득 재분배 효과 높이기 위해 세제 개편 착수' (Government begins tax reform to increase income redistribution effects).
오늘 뉴스에서는 부의 재분배 문제가 집중적으로 다뤄졌다. (Today's news focused intensively on the issue of wealth redistribution.)
In university lecture halls, particularly in departments of Economics, Sociology, and Public Administration, 재분배 is a foundational concept. Professors will discuss the 'Gini Coefficient' (지니계수) and how '사후 재분배' (post-redistribution) affects a country's ranking in terms of equality. Students are expected to use this term in essays discussing the role of the state in a capitalist economy.
경제학 강의에서 소득 재분배의 메커니즘을 배웠다. (I learned the mechanism of income redistribution in my economics lecture.)
- Corporate Strategy
- In high-level business meetings, '자원 재분배' (resource redistribution) refers to shifting capital or personnel from underperforming departments to high-growth areas.
경영진은 내년도 인력 재분배 계획을 발표했다. (The management announced the personnel redistribution plan for next year.)
You will also encounter it in historical documentaries. For example, discussions about the 1950 Land Reform in Korea (농지개혁) always center on the '재분배' of land from landlords to tenant farmers. This historical context gives the word a weight of 'justice' and 'structural change' that persists today. Even in discussions about the environment, experts talk about the '재분배' of carbon credits or environmental costs across different industries.
역사적으로 토지의 재분배는 사회 변혁의 시작이었다. (Historically, the redistribution of land was the beginning of social transformation.)
디지털 시대에는 데이터의 재분배가 새로운 화두가 되고 있다. (In the digital age, the redistribution of data is becoming a new hot topic.)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 재분배 with 분배 (distribution) or 나눔 (sharing). While they all involve giving things out, the '재' (re-) in 재분배 is critical. It implies a second, intentional step to fix the first step. If you say '재분배' when you simply mean 'giving things out for the first time,' it sounds like you are correcting a mistake that hasn't happened yet.
- Mistake 1: Using it for Casual Sharing
- Incorrect: '친구들에게 사탕을 재분배했다' (I redistributed candies to my friends). Unless you took the candies back and gave them out again to be more fair, this sounds bizarre. Correct: '나눠 주었다'.
사소한 물건을 나눌 때는 재분배라는 단어를 쓰지 않는다. (We don't use the word 'redistribution' when sharing trivial items.)
- Mistake 2: Confusing with '배분' (Allocation)
- '배분' (Baebun) is often used for allocating a budget or resources for a specific task. '재분배' is specifically for moving things from one group to another to create balance. Use '배분' for the initial plan and '재분배' for the correction of that plan.
예산의 최초 배분과 이후의 재분배는 다른 개념이다. (The initial allocation of the budget and the subsequent redistribution are different concepts.)
Another mistake is using the wrong particles. Since 재분배 is often part of a compound noun, students sometimes forget to use the object particle when it's the target of an action. For example, '부의 재분배 추진' (Pushing for wealth redistribution) is a noun phrase, but '정부는 부의 재분배를 추진한다' (The government pushes for wealth redistribution) requires '를'.
조사를 통해 소득 재분배의 실태를 파악했다. (Through the investigation, the actual state of income redistribution was identified.)
- Mistake 3: Over-relying on it in Writing
- In creative writing, using '재분배' too much can make the prose feel cold and overly academic. If you are writing a story about a character helping others, use more emotional words like '베풀다' (to bestow/give) or '나누다'.
따뜻한 나눔과 차가운 정책적 재분배는 어감이 다르다. (Warm sharing and cold policy-driven redistribution have different nuances.)
Finally, ensure you don't confuse 재분배 with 재배치 (rearrangement/relocation). While they look similar, 재배치 is about physical location (like moving furniture or moving soldiers to a different front), whereas 재분배 is about ownership or the right to use a resource.
가구 재배치와 부의 재분배는 한자부터 다르다. (Furniture rearrangement and wealth redistribution use different Chinese characters.)
To truly master 재분배, you should know the words that surround it in the same semantic field. Depending on the context—whether it's legal, economic, or casual—different words might be more precise.
- 분배 (Bunbae) - Distribution
- The root word. It refers to the general act of dividing and giving out. Unlike '재분배', it doesn't imply a corrective second step. Use this for the initial payment of wages or dividends.
- 배분 (Baebun) - Allocation / Apportionment
- Often used for resources or time. It has a more technical feel, like assigning parts of a whole to specific purposes. '시간 배분' (time allocation) is common; '시간 재분배' would imply you're changing an existing schedule.
효율적인 업무 배분이 팀의 성공을 좌우한다. (Efficient task allocation determines the team's success.)
- 할당 (Haldang) - Quota / Assignment
- Used when there is a fixed amount or a specific target. For example, '판매 할당량' (sales quota). It feels more forced or required than '재분배'.
각 부서에 예산이 할당되었다. (A budget was assigned to each department.)
- 환원 (Hwan-won) - Return / Restoration
- Often used in '이익 사회 환원' (returning profits to society). This is a more positive, philanthropic term than the neutral '재분배'. Corporations use '환원' to sound generous.
기업의 이익을 사회에 환원하는 것이 기업의 책임이다. (It is the responsibility of a corporation to return its profits to society.)
In political contexts, you might also hear '평등화' (equalization), but this is a broader goal, whereas 재분배 is the specific method to reach that goal. If you want to sound more casual, you can use the phrase '다시 나누다' (to share again), which is the pure Korean equivalent of the Sino-Korean '재분배하다'.
우리는 파이를 어떻게 다시 나눌지 고민해야 한다. (We need to think about how to share the pie again.)
How Formal Is It?
Le savais-tu ?
The character 'Bae' (配) also appears in the word for 'spouse' (배우자), implying a 'matching' or 'pairing' aspect to distribution.
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing '재' as '제' (je) - the 'ae' vs 'e' distinction is subtle but 'jae' is wider.
- Over-aspirating the 'b' in 'bun' (making it sound like 'pun').
- Blending 'bun' and 'bae' into one syllable.
- Using a hard 'R' sound at the end of 'bae'.
- Confusing the pitch with Japanese-style accents.
Niveau de difficulté
Requires knowledge of Hanja-based academic vocabulary.
Hard to use naturally without understanding economic contexts.
Pronunciation is simple, but context is high-level.
Clear pronunciation makes it easy to spot in news.
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Prérequis
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Grammaire à connaître
Noun + 을/를 통한 (Through/Via Noun)
재분배를 통한 사회 안정 (Social stability through redistribution)
Noun + 에 대한 (About/Regarding Noun)
재분배에 대한 토론 (Discussion about redistribution)
Noun + 의 필요성 (The necessity of Noun)
재분배의 필요성을 강조하다 (To emphasize the necessity of redistribution)
Verb-기 위한 Noun (Noun for the purpose of Verb-ing)
재분배를 하기 위한 법률 (Laws for the purpose of redistributing)
Noun + 로 인하여 (Due to Noun)
재분배로 인하여 격차가 줄어들다 (The gap decreases due to redistribution)
Exemples par niveau
우리는 사탕을 재분배했어요.
We redistributed the candies.
Simple past tense of '재분배하다'.
돈을 다시 나누는 것은 재분배예요.
Sharing money again is redistribution.
Definition using '-예요' (to be).
선생님이 책을 재분배하셨어요.
The teacher redistributed the books.
Honorific '-시-' added to the verb.
재분배는 좋은 일이에요.
Redistribution is a good thing.
Subject marker '-는' used for a general statement.
사과를 재분배할까요?
Shall we redistribute the apples?
Suggestion form '-ㄹ까요?'.
이것은 공정한 재분배입니다.
This is a fair redistribution.
Formal ending '-입니다'.
엄마가 간식을 재분배해요.
Mom redistributes the snacks.
Present tense '-해요'.
재분배가 필요해요.
Redistribution is needed.
Adjective '필요하다' (to be needed) used with the subject.
정부는 가난한 사람들을 위해 돈을 재분배합니다.
The government redistributes money for poor people.
Use of '위해' (for the sake of).
우리는 팀의 업무를 재분배해야 해요.
We need to redistribute the team's work.
Obligation form '-해야 해요'.
부의 재분배는 사회를 위해 중요합니다.
Redistribution of wealth is important for society.
Adjective '중요하다' (to be important).
세금은 소득 재분배의 방법입니다.
Taxes are a method of income redistribution.
Noun '방법' (method).
그들은 땅을 공정하게 재분배했습니다.
They redistributed the land fairly.
Adverb '공정하게' (fairly).
재분배 정책이 발표되었습니다.
The redistribution policy was announced.
Passive form '발표되다'.
모두에게 기회를 재분배합시다.
Let's redistribute opportunities to everyone.
Propositive form '-읍시다' (let's).
재분배를 통해 빈부 격차를 줄여요.
Let's reduce the gap between rich and poor through redistribution.
Connective '-를 통해' (through).
복지 국가는 조세를 통한 재분배를 강조한다.
A welfare state emphasizes redistribution through taxation.
Verb '강조하다' (to emphasize).
효율적인 자원 재분배가 경제 성장에 도움이 된다.
Efficient resource redistribution helps economic growth.
Noun phrase '경제 성장' (economic growth).
정부는 소득 재분배 효과를 분석하고 있습니다.
The government is analyzing the income redistribution effect.
Continuous form '-고 있다'.
불평등을 해소하려면 부의 재분배가 필수적이다.
To resolve inequality, redistribution of wealth is essential.
Conditional '-려면' (if you want to).
그 나라는 토지 재분배 개혁에 성공했다.
That country succeeded in land redistribution reform.
Verb '성공하다' (to succeed).
사회 복지 예산의 재분배가 시급한 과제이다.
Redistribution of the social welfare budget is an urgent task.
Adjective '시급하다' (to be urgent).
우리는 권력의 재분배에 대해 토론했다.
We discussed the redistribution of power.
Topic marker '-에 대해' (about).
재분배가 이루어지면 사회적 갈등이 줄어들 것이다.
If redistribution takes place, social conflict will decrease.
Future tense '-ㄹ 것이다'.
누진세 제도는 소득 재분배의 핵심적인 수단이다.
The progressive tax system is a key means of income redistribution.
Noun '수단' (means/tool).
자본주의 사회에서 부의 재분배는 논쟁적인 주제이다.
In a capitalist society, wealth redistribution is a controversial topic.
Adjective '논쟁적이다' (to be controversial).
시장 실패를 보완하기 위해 정부의 재분배 개입이 필요하다.
Government redistribution intervention is necessary to compensate for market failure.
Noun '개입' (intervention).
디지털 격차를 해소하기 위한 정보의 재분배가 요구된다.
Redistribution of information is required to bridge the digital divide.
Passive verb '요구되다' (to be required).
이 정책은 부유층에서 서민층으로의 자산 재분배를 목표로 한다.
This policy aims at the redistribution of assets from the wealthy to the common people.
Verb '목표로 하다' (to aim for).
재분배 정책의 부작용으로 근로 의욕 저하가 우려된다.
There are concerns about a decrease in the will to work as a side effect of redistribution policies.
Noun '부작용' (side effect).
공공 서비스를 통한 간접적 재분배가 활발히 논의되고 있다.
Indirect redistribution through public services is being actively discussed.
Adverb '활발히' (actively).
기업의 이익 재분배는 노사 관계 개선에 기여한다.
Redistribution of corporate profits contributes to improving labor-management relations.
Verb '기여하다' (to contribute).
롤스의 정의론에 따르면 재분배는 최소 수혜자의 이익을 극대화해야 한다.
According to Rawls' theory of justice, redistribution should maximize the benefit of the least advantaged.
Expression '-에 따르면' (according to).
전지구적 차원에서의 자원 재분배는 기후 위기 대응의 핵심이다.
Resource redistribution on a global scale is key to responding to the climate crisis.
Noun phrase '기후 위기 대응' (climate crisis response).
사후적 재분배보다는 사전적 분배 구조의 개선이 더 근본적인 해결책이다.
Improvement of the pre-distribution structure is a more fundamental solution than post-redistribution.
Comparison '-보다는' (rather than).
상속세는 부의 세대 간 재분배를 촉진하는 장치로 기능한다.
Inheritance tax functions as a mechanism to promote intergenerational redistribution of wealth.
Verb '기능하다' (to function).
재분배 담론은 종종 경제적 효율성과 사회적 형평성 사이의 갈등을 노출한다.
Redistribution discourse often exposes the conflict between economic efficiency and social equity.
Noun '담론' (discourse).
기본소득제는 소득 재분배의 패러다임을 근본적으로 바꿀 수 있다.
The universal basic income system can fundamentally change the paradigm of income redistribution.
Noun '패러다임' (paradigm).
정치적 권력의 재분배 없이는 실질적인 민주주의 구현이 어렵다.
Without the redistribution of political power, it is difficult to realize substantial democracy.
Noun '구현' (realization/implementation).
지식 정보 사회에서는 무형 자산의 재분배가 중요한 가치로 부상하고 있다.
In the knowledge-information society, the redistribution of intangible assets is emerging as an important value.
Verb '부상하다' (to emerge/rise).
재분배 기제의 정교화는 고도화된 복지 국가의 성숙도를 가늠하는 척도이다.
The sophistication of redistribution mechanisms is a measure of the maturity of an advanced welfare state.
Noun '기제' (mechanism).
신자유주의 기조 아래에서 재분배의 당위성은 끊임없는 도전에 직면해 왔다.
Under the neoliberal trend, the necessity of redistribution has faced constant challenges.
Noun '당위성' (necessity/rightness).
사회보험 제도는 위험의 재분배를 통해 공동체의 안녕을 도모하는 사회적 합의의 산물이다.
The social insurance system is a product of social consensus aimed at promoting the community's well-being through the redistribution of risk.
Noun '산물' (product/result).
재분배 정책의 역진성을 방지하기 위한 정교한 세제 설계가 필수적이다.
Sophisticated tax design is essential to prevent the regressivity of redistribution policies.
Noun '역진성' (regressivity).
플랫폼 경제의 확산은 노동 가치의 재분배 방식에 대한 근본적인 성찰을 요구한다.
The spread of the platform economy demands a fundamental reflection on the method of redistributing labor value.
Noun '성찰' (reflection).
국가 간 소득 재분배를 위한 국제적 공조는 양극화된 세계 경제의 안정화에 기여할 수 있다.
International cooperation for income redistribution between nations can contribute to the stabilization of the polarized world economy.
Noun '공조' (cooperation/collaboration).
재분배의 정치학은 자원 할당의 정당성을 둘러싼 끊임없는 가치 투쟁의 과정이다.
The politics of redistribution is a process of constant value struggle over the legitimacy of resource allocation.
Expression '-를 둘러싼' (surrounding/over).
자동화로 인한 잉여 가치의 재분배는 미래 사회의 지속 가능성을 결정짓는 핵심 변수이다.
The redistribution of surplus value caused by automation is a key variable that determines the sustainability of future society.
Noun '변수' (variable).
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— To push for or promote redistribution. Commonly used for government actions.
정부는 소득 재분배를 적극적으로 추진하고 있다.
— To succeed in redistribution. Used when a policy achieves its goal.
그 나라는 토지 재분배에 성공하여 안정을 찾았다.
— Redistribution is urgent. Used in social critiques.
양극화 해소를 위해 부의 재분배가 시급하다.
— To plan or aim for redistribution.
우리는 이익의 공정한 재분배를 도모해야 합니다.
— Redistribution takes place or is carried out.
복지 제도를 통해 자원의 재분배가 이루어진다.
— The necessity or moral obligation of redistribution.
학자들은 재분배의 당위성을 역설했다.
— To reject or oppose redistribution.
일부 계층은 부의 재분배를 강력히 거부했다.
— To strengthen redistribution efforts.
정부는 복지 예산을 늘려 재분배를 강화했다.
— The limits of redistribution.
이 정책은 재분배의 한계를 드러냈다.
— To discuss redistribution.
국회에서 예산 재분배를 논의할 예정이다.
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Initial distribution vs. corrective redistribution.
Technical allocation of parts vs. social redistribution for equity.
Physical movement/relocation vs. ownership/resource redistribution.
Expressions idiomatiques
— Taking from the bottom to support the top (temporary fix). Sometimes used to criticize poor redistribution.
이 정책은 아랫돌 빼서 윗돌 괴기식의 재분배일 뿐이다.
informal/idiomatic— The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. The problem redistribution tries to solve.
재분배가 없으면 부익부 빈익빈 현상이 심화된다.
neutral— A dragon rises from a stream (success from humble beginnings). Redistribution aims to make this possible.
재분배는 개천에서 용이 날 수 있는 환경을 만든다.
neutral— Ten spoons make one bowl of rice (many small efforts help one person). A cultural basis for redistribution.
재분배는 십시일반의 정신을 제도화한 것이다.
neutral— Dividing and eating (sharing). A colloquial way to describe redistribution.
정치인들의 예산 나눠 먹기는 진정한 재분배가 아니다.
informal— The path of mutual living (win-win). Redistribution is often framed as this.
부의 재분배는 우리 모두가 사는 상생의 길이다.
formal— Social safety net. The infrastructure supported by redistribution.
재분배는 튼튼한 사회적 안전망을 구축한다.
formal— The goose that lays golden eggs. Used to argue against excessive redistribution that might hurt the economy.
지나친 재분배는 황금 알을 낳는 거위의 배를 가르는 격이다.
neutral— Growing the pie (increasing wealth). Often contrasted with redistributing the pie.
재분배보다 파이를 키우는 것이 먼저라는 주장도 있다.
neutral— Kicking away the ladder. Used when redistribution is blocked by those who already succeeded.
기회 재분배를 막는 것은 사다리 걷어차기와 같다.
neutralFacile à confondre
Both start with '재' and involve moving things.
'재배치' is about location (moving a desk); '재분배' is about sharing (moving money).
사무실 가구 재배치 (Office furniture rearrangement) vs. 소득 재분배 (Income redistribution).
Both involve changing a system.
'개편' is reorganization of a structure; '재분배' is specifically about resources.
조직 개편 (Organizational restructuring) vs. 자원 재분배 (Resource redistribution).
Both involve giving things out.
'할당' is a fixed quota; '재분배' is a corrective flow.
작업 할당 (Task assignment) vs. 부의 재분배 (Wealth redistribution).
Both mean sharing.
'나눔' is warm and casual; '재분배' is cold, formal, and systemic.
사랑의 나눔 (Sharing of love) vs. 정책적 재분배 (Policy redistribution).
Both involve money being given out.
'배당' is specifically dividends or profits given to shareholders.
주식 배당 (Stock dividend) vs. 소득 재분배 (Income redistribution).
Structures de phrases
정부는 ~의 재분배를 위해 노력한다.
정부는 부의 재분배를 위해 노력한다.
~을/를 통해 재분배가 이루어진다.
세금을 통해 재분배가 이루어진다.
~은/는 재분배의 핵심적인 수단이다.
누진세는 재분배의 핵심적인 수단이다.
재분배 정책의 효과를 분석해야 한다.
우리는 재분배 정책의 효과를 분석해야 한다.
~의 관점에서 재분배를 바라보다.
정의의 관점에서 재분배를 바라보다.
재분배는 ~와/과 밀접한 관련이 있다.
재분배는 사회적 형평성과 밀접한 관련이 있다.
재분배 기제의 고도화가 요구된다.
현대 사회에서는 재분배 기제의 고도화가 요구된다.
~에 근거하여 재분배의 당위성을 주장하다.
이론에 근거하여 재분배의 당위성을 주장하다.
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Extremely high in news and academic writing; low in daily life.
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Using '재분배' for sharing a pizza with friends.
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피자를 나눠 먹다 (Sharing pizza and eating it).
'재분배' is too formal and technical for casual food sharing.
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Saying '재분배다' instead of '재분배이다'.
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이것은 부의 재분배이다.
You must attach the copula '이다' to the noun to make it a predicate.
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Confusing '재분배' with '재배치' in a business context.
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인력 재배치 (Moving people to different offices) vs. 이익 재분배 (Sharing profits).
'재배치' is about location/arrangement; '재분배' is about ownership/sharing.
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Using the wrong particle: '재분배를 필요하다'.
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재분배가 필요하다.
'필요하다' is an adjective in Korean and takes the subject marker '이/가', not the object marker '을/를'.
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Using '재분배' when no initial distribution existed.
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분배 (Distribution).
If it's the first time something is being given out, it's '분배', not '재분배'.
Astuces
Use in Formal Writing
Always use '재분배' instead of '다시 나누기' when writing reports or academic essays to maintain a professional tone.
Global Issues
When discussing global inequality or climate change, use '자원 재분배' (resource redistribution) to sound like an expert.
Compound Nouns
Remember that '소득 재분배' is often treated as a single concept, so you don't always need the particle '의' between them.
The 'Jae' Prefix
Whenever you see '재-', think 're-'. This will help you guess the meaning of many other Korean words like 재개발 (redevelopment).
Debate Strategy
In a debate, use the term '재분배의 실효성' (the effectiveness of redistribution) to question whether a policy actually works.
News Keywords
If you hear '재분배', prepare to hear other keywords like '복지' (welfare), '세금' (tax), and '불평등' (inequality).
Hanja Roots
Learning the Hanja roots (再, 分, 配) will help you remember the word much longer than just rote memorization.
Topic Scanning
In reading tests, if you see '재분배' in the first sentence, the paragraph is likely about social policy or economics.
Korean Politics
Understanding this word is key to following Korean political news, as it's a major point of contention between parties.
The Dealer Mnemonic
Imagine a card dealer 're-dealing' (재분배) the cards because someone got too many. This visual helps link the word to its meaning.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Jae (Again) + Bun (Divide) + Bae (Bestow) = To divide and bestow again to make things fair.
Association visuelle
Imagine a dealer in a card game taking back cards from a player with too many and giving them to a player with too few.
Word Web
Défi
Try to use '재분배' in a sentence about your own time management. For example, 'I need to redistribute my study time.'
Origine du mot
From Sino-Korean (Hanja) roots. 'Jae' (再) means again, 'Bun' (分) means to divide or part, and 'Bae' (配) means to distribute or match.
Sens originel : To divide and distribute once more.
Sino-KoreanContexte culturel
Be careful when using this word in very conservative business circles, as it can sometimes be perceived as 'anti-growth' or 'socialist' depending on the context.
In English-speaking countries, 'redistribution' is often associated with the 'Robin Hood' effect or socialist policies. In Korea, it has a similar but perhaps more urgent connotation due to the speed of its economic development.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Government & Policy
- 재분배 정책을 수립하다
- 조세를 통한 재분배
- 사회적 약자를 위한 재분배
- 재분배의 실효성
Economics & Finance
- 소득의 재분배
- 자산 재분배
- 이익의 재분배
- 시장 경제와 재분배
Sociology
- 계층 간 재분배
- 불평등 해소를 위한 재분배
- 부의 편중과 재분배
- 정의로운 재분배
Business & Management
- 사내 자원 재분배
- 업무 재분배
- 인력의 효율적 재분배
- 성과급 재분배
History
- 토지 재분배 개혁
- 전후 자산 재분배
- 혁명과 재분배
- 과거의 재분배 사례
Amorces de conversation
"한국의 소득 재분배 정책에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요? (What do you think about Korea's income redistribution policies?)"
"부의 재분배가 경제 성장을 방해한다고 생각하시나요? (Do you think wealth redistribution hinders economic growth?)"
"우리 회사의 업무 재분배가 필요하다고 보십니까? (Do you think our company needs a redistribution of tasks?)"
"가장 공정한 재분배 방법은 무엇일까요? (What would be the fairest method of redistribution?)"
"디지털 시대에 정보의 재분배는 왜 중요할까요? (Why is the redistribution of information important in the digital age?)"
Sujets d'écriture
만약 당신이 대통령이라면, 어떤 재분배 정책을 가장 먼저 시행하겠습니까? (If you were president, what redistribution policy would you implement first?)
우리 사회에서 재분배가 가장 시급한 분야는 어디라고 생각하는지 서술하시오. (Describe which area in our society you think needs redistribution most urgently.)
재분배와 개인의 자유 사이의 갈등에 대한 본인의 견해를 쓰시오. (Write your opinion on the conflict between redistribution and individual freedom.)
오늘 하루 나의 시간 재분배가 효율적이었는지 반성해 봅시다. (Reflect on whether your time redistribution today was efficient.)
부의 재분배가 완벽하게 이루어진 사회는 어떤 모습일지 상상해 보세요. (Imagine what a society with perfect wealth redistribution would look like.)
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn an economic context, yes, it usually refers to 'vertical redistribution' where resources move from higher to lower income groups. However, it can also mean 'horizontal redistribution,' like moving funds from healthy people to sick people through insurance, or simply shifting resources within a company.
It's too formal. If you say 'Let's redistribute the kimchi,' people will think you're making a joke about government policy. Use '나누다' (share) or '덜어 주다' (serve/give some) instead.
It is the government's practice of collecting taxes (especially from the wealthy) and using that money for public services or welfare to help those with lower incomes.
The word itself is neutral. However, its usage is often at the center of political debate. Some see it as 'justice' (positive), while others see it as 'inefficiency' (negative).
You use the passive form '재분배되다'. For example: '부가 재분배되었다' (Wealth was redistributed).
There isn't a single direct opposite, but '독점' (monopoly) or '집중' (concentration) represent the states that redistribution tries to prevent.
Yes, in technical contexts like 'load balancing' or 'resource redistribution' in cloud computing, though '부하 분산' is more common for load balancing.
It is very common in TOPIK II (Intermediate/Advanced) reading and writing sections, especially in essays about society and the economy.
It comes from the Hanja '再' (Jae), meaning 'again' or 'twice'.
Yes, '권력의 재분배' (redistribution of power) is a common phrase in political science to describe decentralization.
Teste-toi 200 questions
Translate to Korean: 'The government is promoting wealth redistribution.'
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Translate to Korean: 'Income redistribution is necessary for social justice.'
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Write a sentence using '재분배' and '세금' (tax).
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Translate to Korean: 'We need to redistribute the tasks within the team.'
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Write a sentence using '재분배' and '불평등' (inequality).
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Translate to Korean: 'The effect of redistribution is very large.'
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Translate to Korean: 'Land redistribution was a core reform.'
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Write a sentence using '재분배' and '공정' (fairness).
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Translate to Korean: 'Resource redistribution increases efficiency.'
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Translate to Korean: 'They discussed the redistribution of power.'
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Translate to Korean: 'Redistribution is the core of a welfare state.'
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Write a sentence using '재분배' in the passive form (재분배되다).
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Translate to Korean: 'The redistribution policy was announced today.'
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Translate to Korean: 'We are analyzing the redistribution effect.'
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Write a sentence about 'time redistribution'.
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Translate to Korean: 'Wealth redistribution is a controversial topic.'
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Translate to Korean: 'Taxes function as a redistribution mechanism.'
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Translate to Korean: 'Redistribution is needed for sustainable growth.'
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Write a sentence using '재분배' and '기회' (opportunity).
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Translate to Korean: 'The government strengthened the redistribution system.'
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Explain the meaning of '재분배' in your own words.
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Why is '재분배' important in a modern society?
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Talk about a time you had to '재분배' tasks in a group project.
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Do you agree with high taxes for wealth redistribution?
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How can '재분배' be achieved fairly?
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Describe the difference between '분배' and '재분배'.
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What are the benefits of '자원 재분배' in a company?
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Discuss the '재분배 효과' of public education.
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Is '재분배' always the best solution for poverty?
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How does technology influence '재분배'?
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Explain '토지 재분배' in a historical context.
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Talk about '재분배' and 'social justice'.
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What is 'Horizontal Redistribution' in your opinion?
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Should global resources be '재분배' between countries?
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Describe a '재분배' policy in your own country.
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Can '재분배' happen in a family setting?
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What happens if '재분배' fails?
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Is '재분배' a human right?
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How do you say 'redistribution' in Korean and use it in a sentence?
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What is the most difficult thing about '재분배'?
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Listen and write down: '정부는 부의 재분배를 위해 노력합니다.'
Listen and identify the keyword: '소득 재분배 효과가 나타나고 있습니다.'
Listen and choose the meaning: '자원 재분배가 시급합니다.' (A. Resource redistribution is urgent. B. Resources are plenty.)
Listen and write: '공정한 재분배는 사회 정의의 기초입니다.'
Listen and answer: '세금은 어떤 역할을 하나요? (세금은 소득 재분배의 수단입니다.)'
Listen and write: '우리는 업무 재분배를 논의했다.'
Listen and identify the domain: '이번 예산안은 재분배에 중점을 두었습니다.'
Listen and write: '재분배 정책의 부작용을 고려해야 합니다.'
Listen and choose the correct word heard: (분배 / 재분배)
Listen and write: '토지 재분배 개혁이 성공했다.'
Listen and answer: '무엇이 효율성을 높이나요? (효율적인 자원 재분배가 효율성을 높입니다.)'
Listen and write: '재분배 기제가 잘 작동하고 있다.'
Listen and identify the tone: '재분배가 왜 안 되는 거야!'
Listen and write: '복지 국가는 재분배를 강조한다.'
Listen and write: '정보의 재분배가 필요한 시점입니다.'
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Summary
The word '재분배' is your go-to term for 'redistribution' in serious discussions. It signifies a purposeful effort to fix inequality. Example: '소득 재분배를 통해 빈부 격차를 줄여야 한다' (We must reduce the wealth gap through income redistribution).
- 재분배 (Redistribution) is a formal Korean noun used to describe the reallocation of wealth, resources, or power to achieve social equity and balance.
- It differs from '분배' (distribution) because it implies a secondary, corrective action, typically performed by the government through taxes or welfare.
- Commonly found in political and economic contexts, it is essential for discussing social justice, the welfare state, and reducing the wealth gap.
- Grammatically, it functions as a noun that can be turned into a verb (재분배하다) or a passive state (재분배되다) in formal settings.
Use in Formal Writing
Always use '재분배' instead of '다시 나누기' when writing reports or academic essays to maintain a professional tone.
Global Issues
When discussing global inequality or climate change, use '자원 재분배' (resource redistribution) to sound like an expert.
Compound Nouns
Remember that '소득 재분배' is often treated as a single concept, so you don't always need the particle '의' between them.
The 'Jae' Prefix
Whenever you see '재-', think 're-'. This will help you guess the meaning of many other Korean words like 재개발 (redevelopment).
Exemple
누진세 제도는 소득 재분배를 위한 주요 수단 중 하나입니다.
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풍요
B2Un état d'abondance de ressources ou de richesse; une profusion. (A state of abundance of resources or wealth; a profusion.) Le pays vise la 풍요 économique pour ses citoyens. (The country aims for economic 풍요 for its citizens.)
동반하다
B2Le succès s'accompagne souvent de sacrifices.
부가가치
B1La valeur ajoutée est la valeur supplémentaire créée à chaque étape de la production.
여파
B2Les conséquences restantes ou l'influence d'un événement majeur; contrecoup. L'effet de vague qui suit un choc initial.
보조
B1L'acte d'aider ou de soutenir une fonction ou une entité principale. Cela fait souvent référence à une aide financière (subventions) ou à une aide secondaire pour accomplir une tâche.
혜택
B2Un avantage ou une faveur reçue d'une institution ou d'une situation.
편익
B2L'avantage et la commodité obtenus d'une chose ou d'une action. Ce terme est souvent utilisé dans l'analyse coûts-avantages.
호황
B2Une période de prospérité économique et de croissance rapide, caractérisée par une production élevée, un faible chômage et une augmentation des dépenses de consommation. La France connaît actuellement une période d'essor dans le secteur du tourisme.
산정하다
B1Calculer ou estimer une valeur numérique selon des critères précis. 'Le montant des dommages a été arrêté par les experts.'
자본
B1Le capital est l'ensemble des ressources financières d'une entreprise.