At the A1 level, '설파하다' is a very difficult word that you won't usually see. However, you can think of it as a very 'big' version of the word 말하다 (to speak) or 설명하다 (to explain). Imagine a teacher or a wise person telling everyone a very important truth. They aren't just saying 'hello'; they are telling you something that changes how you think.
For example, if a wise grandfather tells his grandchildren, 'Being kind is the most important thing in life,' and he says it very seriously and clearly, we can use a word like '설파하다' in high-level Korean. At A1, you should just remember that this word is for important talking by important people.
For A2 learners, you might start seeing '설파하다' in books or news titles. It is a formal verb. It means 'to explain an important idea very well.' It is used when someone wants others to believe in a certain thought or way of living. It's like 'preaching,' but it doesn't always have to be about religion.
You can remember it by looking at the first part: 설 (seol). You already know 설명 (explanation). This word is in the same family. But '설파하다' is much more formal. You use it for things like 'peace,' 'truth,' or 'the importance of studying.' You don't use it for small things like 'explaining how to cook ramen.'
At the B1 level, you should understand that '설파하다' is used in formal and written Korean. It translates to 'to expound' or 'to persuasively explain.' When a leader gives a speech about a new vision, or a writer explains their philosophy in a book, this is the word that describes that action.
The key difference between this and '설명하다' is the intent. '설명하다' is just to make someone understand. '설파하다' is to make someone believe or realize a deep truth. It often appears in the form: [Abstract Noun] + 을/를 설파하다. If you see this word in a reading passage, look for words like '진리' (truth) or '가치' (value) nearby.
As a B2 learner, you should be able to use '설파하다' in your writing to add a layer of sophistication. It is particularly useful in essays (Sseugi) when discussing social issues or historical figures. It conveys that the person being discussed was not just talking, but was systematically presenting a powerful argument or doctrine.
The '파' (破) in '설파하다' means 'to break.' This implies that the speaker is 'breaking through' the audience's lack of knowledge or their wrong ideas. It is a rhetorical verb. When you use it, you imply that the explanation was thorough, logical, and had a significant impact on the listeners. It is a common word in the TOPIK II reading and listening sections, especially in lectures or news reports.
For C1 learners, '설파하다' is an essential part of your academic and professional vocabulary. It represents a discursive act where a speaker clarifies a complex concept or advocates for a paradigm shift. It is often used in literary criticism, philosophical analysis, and political science. It suggests a unidirectional flow of profound insight from an authoritative source to an audience.
You should also be aware of its nuances compared to '역설하다' (to emphasize) and '강변하다' (to argue strongly/insist). While '역설하다' focuses on the weight of the point, '설파하다' focuses on the clarification of the essence of that point. It is the preferred verb when describing how a thinker 'laid out' their entire system of thought for the world to see. It carries an aura of enlightenment and intellectual mastery.
At the C2 level, you should appreciate the etymological depth of '설파하다' (說破--). The '破' (to break/reveal) indicates a dialectical process where the speaker deconstructs existing misconceptions to reveal an underlying truth. It is a word that describes the apocalyptic (in the sense of 'unveiling') power of language. In high-level discourse, it is used to describe the dissemination of transformative ideologies.
Consider its use in classical texts or modern intellectual history: '그는 근대성의 모순을 예리하게 설파했다' (He keenly expounded the contradictions of modernity). Here, the verb suggests a surgical precision in explanation. As a C2 user, you can use this word to distinguish between mere advocacy and a profound, systematic exposition that reshapes the intellectual landscape. It is the ultimate verb for describing the labor of the public intellectual or the philosopher-king.
설파하다 30 सेकंड में
- A formal verb for expounding deep ideas.
- Implies authority and persuasive power.
- Common in academic, religious, and political contexts.
- Focuses on 'breaking through' to reveal a truth.
The Korean verb 설파하다 (seolpahada) is a high-level, sophisticated term that transcends simple communication. It is derived from the Hanja characters 說 (설 - to speak/explain) and 破 (파 - to break/pierce). Etymologically, it suggests the act of speaking in a way that 'breaks through' ignorance, confusion, or opposing arguments to reveal a fundamental truth. When you use this word, you are not just chatting; you are systematically expounding, preaching, or persuasively presenting a doctrine, philosophy, or a deeply held conviction. It is most commonly found in academic papers, religious sermons, political speeches, and classical literature where the speaker aims to enlighten the audience or dismantle a prevailing but incorrect notion.
- Nuance of Authority
- Unlike '설명하다' (to explain), which can be used for mundane instructions, '설파하다' implies a position of intellectual or moral authority. The speaker is often viewed as a visionary or an expert who is clarifying a complex reality for others.
그 철학자는 평생 동안 인본주의의 가치를 설파했다.
In contemporary Korean, you will encounter this word in news reports when a politician or a public intellectual makes a strong, logical case for a new policy or a social shift. It carries a sense of 'enlightenment.' For instance, if a scientist explains the dangers of climate change with such clarity and force that it changes public opinion, a journalist might write that the scientist '설파했다' the urgency of the crisis. It is a word that commands respect and suggests that the ideas being shared are of significant weight and importance.
- Contextual Usage
- It is frequently used with abstract nouns like 진리 (truth), 정의 (justice), 사상 (ideology), and 이론 (theory). You wouldn't use it to explain how to fix a toaster.
강연자는 민주주의의 정당성을 강력하게 설파하며 청중의 호응을 얻었다.
Furthermore, the '파' (破) element implies a 'breaking through' of barriers. This means the word is often used when the speaker is trying to overcome a state of ignorance or a prevailing misconception. It is a rhetorical tool used to describe someone who is cutting through the noise to deliver a core message. In historical dramas (Sageuk), you might hear a scholar '설파'ing the need for reform to a stubborn king. In modern business, a CEO might '설파' a new vision for the company to skeptical shareholders.
그는 신기술의 필요성을 사장님께 설파하여 예산을 확보했다.
Using 설파하다 correctly requires understanding its formal register and its transitive nature. As a verb, it takes an object—the idea, doctrine, or truth being expounded. The most common grammatical structure is [Noun] + 을/를 설파하다. Because it is a '하다' verb, it follows standard conjugation rules, but because of its formal tone, it is rarely used in casual '반말' (informal speech) unless one is being intentionally dramatic or humorous.
- Common Objects
- The objects of this verb are almost always abstract and significant. Examples include: 진리 (truth), 도 (the way/Tao), 사상 (thought/ideology), 가치 (value), 필요성 (necessity), 정당성 (legitimacy), and 논리 (logic).
그 목사님은 사랑의 힘을 대중에게 설파하셨습니다.
In writing, 설파하다 is often used in the past tense to describe the historical influence of a person's teachings. For example, '공자는 인(仁)의 정치를 설파했다' (Confucius expounded the politics of benevolence). It can also be used in the present tense to describe a recurring action or a current effort: '그는 기회가 있을 때마다 교육의 중요성을 설파한다' (He expounds the importance of education whenever he has a chance).
그는 자신의 이론을 설파하며 반대파를 설득하려 노력했다.
Another important aspect is the 'breaking through' nuance. This makes the word suitable for contexts where an argument is being 'laid bare' or 'thoroughly explained' to resolve a dispute. It implies that after the '설파', there should be no more room for doubt. This is why it is used in academic debates where a researcher '설파's the validity of their findings against critics.
그는 경제 위기의 원인을 명확하게 설파하여 모두를 놀라게 했다.
- Passive Form
- The passive form is '설파되다' (to be expounded/preached). Example: '그의 사상은 전 세계로 설파되었다' (His ideology was expounded throughout the world).
새로운 도덕적 기준이 사회 전반에 설파되고 있다.
You are unlikely to hear 설파하다 while buying groceries or chatting with friends at a cafe. It is a word of high social and intellectual standing. Its 'natural habitats' include the following environments: University lecture halls, religious institutions, political arenas, and high-quality journalism. In a university setting, a professor might '설파' a complex sociological theory. In a church or temple, a spiritual leader '설파's the tenets of faith. These are environments where the transmission of deep knowledge and conviction is the primary goal.
- Media and News
- News anchors use this word to describe the actions of influential figures. If a world leader gives a speech at the UN about environmental protection, the news might report: '대통령은 기후 위기 대응의 시급성을 설파했습니다' (The president expounded the urgency of responding to the climate crisis).
뉴스 리포터: "시장님은 오늘 연설에서 도시 재생의 필요성을 강력히 설파했습니다."
In historical dramas (Sageuk), this word is a staple. It fits the formal, Hanja-heavy dialogue of the Joseon Dynasty. Scholars and kings use it when discussing the 'Way' (道) or the 'Righteousness' (義) of the state. For a learner, hearing this word in a drama usually signals a moment of great ideological importance. It's the moment the protagonist reveals their core philosophy or the villain justifies their grand plan.
사극 대사: "소신은 백성을 위한 정치가 무엇인지 전하께 설파하고자 하나이다."
In the business world, it appears in 'Vision Statements' or keynote speeches. When a founder like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk explains a revolutionary idea that changes how we see the world, Korean tech journals will use '설파하다' to describe their presentation. It implies that they aren't just selling a product, but a new way of living or thinking. It's the word used for 'thought leaders.'
그 CEO는 인공지능이 가져올 미래의 변화를 설파하며 투자를 유치했다.
- Documentaries
- Narrators in documentaries about history, philosophy, or science frequently use this word to describe the impact of historical figures' ideas on society.
The most common mistake learners make with 설파하다 is using it in contexts that are too casual or mundane. Because it is a CEFR B2/C1 level word, using it incorrectly can make you sound unintentionally pretentious or even comical. For example, if you say '나는 친구에게 비빔밥의 맛을 설파했다' (I expounded the taste of bibimbap to my friend), it sounds like you were giving a formal lecture on the philosophy of bibimbap rather than just saying it tasted good.
- Mistake 1: Casual Overuse
- Don't use it for simple explanations. If the topic isn't a 'truth,' 'theory,' or 'doctrine,' stick to '설명하다' (explain) or '말하다' (say).
Incorrect: 엄마는 나에게 숙제 하는 법을 설파했다.
Correct: 엄마는 나에게 숙제 하는 법을 설명해 주셨다.
Another mistake involves confusing it with 역설하다 (yeokseolhada). While both mean to emphasize or explain strongly, '역설하다' focuses more on the *intensity* of the emphasis (to stress/advocate), whereas '설파하다' focuses on the *logical unfolding* or 'breaking through' of the idea to make it understood. If you want to say someone strongly argued for a point, '역설하다' might be better. If you want to say they explained a whole philosophy, '설파하다' is the one.
- Mistake 2: Confusing with '설교하다'
- '설교하다' (to preach/sermonize) can sometimes have a negative connotation in Korean, like 'nagging' or 'giving an unwanted lecture.' '설파하다' is almost always academic or positive in its intellectual weight.
그는 자신의 정치적 신념을 설파하며 지지를 호소했다. (Correct and professional)
Finally, remember that '설파하다' is a transitive verb. It must have an object. You cannot just '설파' in a general sense; you must '설파' *something*. A common error for learners is omitting the object in a sentence where it is needed for clarity. Always ensure the 'what' (the truth, the idea) is clearly stated with the appropriate object marker (~을/를).
그는 회의에서 혁신의 필요성을 설파했다. (Correct: Object '혁신의 필요성' included)
To truly master 설파하다, you should understand how it compares to its synonyms. Each has a slightly different shade of meaning. Choosing the right one depends on whether you want to emphasize the *clarity*, the *force*, or the *religious nature* of the explanation.
- 설명하다 (Seolmyeonghada) vs. 설파하다
- '설명하다' is the generic 'to explain.' It is neutral. '설파하다' is 'to explain with depth and persuasive power.' Use '설명하다' for math problems; use '설파하다' for the meaning of life.
- 역설하다 (Yeokseolhada) vs. 설파하다
- '역설하다' means to emphasize or advocate strongly. It focuses on the speaker's passion and the importance of the point. '설파하다' focuses on the thoroughness and the 'breaking through' to the truth.
그는 교육의 중요성을 역설했다. (He stressed the importance of education.)
그는 교육의 본질을 설파했다. (He expounded the essence of education.)
Other alternatives include 강론하다 (gangronhada), which is often used for religious or scholarly discourses (like a 'lecture' or 'homily'), and 선포하다 (seonpohada), which means 'to proclaim' or 'to declare' something officially. If someone is teaching a doctrine specifically in a religious context, 포교하다 (pogyohada) (to proselytize) or 전도하다 (jeondohada) (to evangelize) might be more specific.
- 해설하다 (Haeseolhada)
- This means 'to commentate' or 'to provide an interpretation.' It is often used for sports commentators or art guides. It lacks the 'persuasive doctrine' aspect of '설파하다'.
그는 칸트의 철학을 학생들에게 알기 쉽게 설파했다.
In summary, choose '설파하다' when you want to describe an act of high-level communication that involves revealing a profound truth or making a very strong, logical case for a significant idea. It is the 'heavyweight' of the explanation verbs.
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
The character 破 (파) is the same one used in 'breakthrough' (돌파). This gives the word a sense of intellectual power, as if the speaker is breaking down walls of confusion.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing 'pʰa' like 'ba' (unaspirated).
- Over-emphasizing the 'ha' in 'hada'.
कठिनाई स्तर
Common in high-level texts, news, and literature.
Requires understanding of formal tone and appropriate abstract objects.
Rarely used in daily speech; sounds very formal.
Frequently heard in news and formal speeches.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
~하고자 하다 (Intend to)
그는 진리를 설파하고자 평생을 바쳤다.
~하며 (While doing / And)
그는 비전을 설파하며 투자를 요청했다.
~한 바 있다 (There was a time when...)
그는 과거에 이 이론의 위험성을 설파한 바 있다.
~을/를 바탕으로 (Based on)
그는 과학적 근거를 바탕으로 자신의 주장을 설파했다.
~기에 (Because/Since)
진리는 중요하기에 끊임없이 설파되어야 한다.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
선생님은 사랑의 중요성을 설파했습니다.
The teacher expounded the importance of love.
Standard formal past tense (~했습니다).
할아버지는 정직을 설파하셨어요.
Grandfather preached honesty.
Honorific form (~하셨어요).
그는 평화를 설파합니다.
He preaches peace.
Present tense (~합니다).
책은 진리를 설파해요.
The book expounds the truth.
Polite present tense (~해요).
우리는 정의를 설파해야 합니다.
We must expound justice.
Obligation form (~해야 합니다).
그는 도를 설파하고 있어요.
He is expounding the Way (Tao).
Progressive form (~고 있어요).
어머니는 나눔을 설파하셨습니다.
Mother preached the act of sharing.
Honorific past tense.
그는 꿈의 가치를 설파했다.
He expounded the value of dreams.
Plain past tense.
그 작가는 책에서 자유를 설파했다.
The writer expounded freedom in the book.
Focus on the object '자유' (freedom).
강연자는 건강의 비결을 설파했습니다.
The lecturer expounded the secret to health.
Noun + 의 (possessive) + Object.
그는 매일 아침 성실함을 설파한다.
He preaches diligence every morning.
Plain present tense.
목사님은 성경의 말씀을 설파하십니다.
The pastor expounds the words of the Bible.
Honorific present tense.
그녀는 환경 보호의 필요성을 설파했다.
She expounded the necessity of environmental protection.
Noun phrase as object.
역사가는 과거의 교훈을 설파합니다.
The historian expounds the lessons of the past.
Professional context.
그들은 민주주의를 설파하고 다녔다.
They went around expounding democracy.
~고 다니다 (to go around doing).
왕은 나라의 법을 백성에게 설파했다.
The king expounded the laws of the country to the people.
Historical context.
철학자는 삶의 의미를 대중에게 설파했다.
The philosopher expounded the meaning of life to the public.
Focus on abstract concepts.
그는 기술 혁신의 중요성을 강력히 설파했다.
He strongly expounded the importance of technological innovation.
Adverb '강력히' (strongly) used.
이 이론은 우주의 기원을 설파하고 있다.
This theory is expounding the origin of the universe.
Non-human subject (theory).
정치인은 새로운 정책의 정당성을 설파했습니다.
The politician expounded the legitimacy of the new policy.
Formal political context.
그는 기회가 있을 때마다 자신의 신념을 설파한다.
He expounds his beliefs whenever he has a chance.
Conditional clause (~을 때마다).
교수님은 고전 문학의 아름다움을 설파하셨다.
The professor expounded the beauty of classical literature.
Academic context.
그 다큐멘터리는 인권의 소중함을 설파한다.
The documentary expounds the preciousness of human rights.
Media context.
그는 명상의 효과를 과학적으로 설파했다.
He expounded the effects of meditation scientifically.
Adverb '과학적으로' (scientifically).
그는 자본주의의 모순을 날카롭게 설파하며 대안을 제시했다.
He keenly expounded the contradictions of capitalism and suggested alternatives.
Connective ~하며 (while/and).
간디는 비폭력 불복종의 원칙을 전 세계에 설파했다.
Gandhi expounded the principles of non-violent civil disobedience to the whole world.
Historical figure context.
그 학자는 유교 사상의 현대적 의의를 설파하고 있다.
The scholar is expounding the modern significance of Confucian thought.
Complex noun phrase object.
그는 자신의 예술 철학을 작품을 통해 설파했다.
He expounded his philosophy of art through his works.
~을 통해 (through/via).
법륜 스님은 즉문즉설을 통해 행복의 길을 설파하신다.
Ven. Pomnyun expounds the path to happiness through 'instant questions and answers'.
Specific cultural reference.
그는 기후 변화가 인류에 미칠 재앙을 설파하며 행동을 촉구했다.
He expounded the disaster climate change would bring to humanity and urged action.
Relative clause modifying the object.
이 논문은 해당 기술의 윤리적 문제를 심도 있게 설파한다.
This paper expounds the ethical issues of the technology in depth.
'심도 있게' (in depth).
그는 교육 개혁의 당위성을 논리적으로 설파하여 청중을 설득했다.
He logically expounded the necessity of education reform and persuaded the audience.
Cause and effect (~하여).
니체는 '짜라투스트라는 이렇게 말했다'를 통해 초인 사상을 설파했다.
Nietzsche expounded the idea of the Übermensch through 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra'.
Literary/Philosophical context.
그 평론가는 감독의 미학적 의도를 정교하게 설파했다.
The critic elaborately expounded the director's aesthetic intentions.
Adverb '정교하게' (elaborately).
그는 현대 문명의 위기론을 설파하며 근본적인 성찰을 요구했다.
He expounded the crisis theory of modern civilization and demanded fundamental reflection.
Sophisticated vocabulary (위기론, 성찰).
이 책은 동양 철학의 정수를 대중적인 언어로 설파하고 있다.
This book is expounding the essence of Eastern philosophy in popular language.
'정수' (essence).
그는 경제적 불평등이 민주주의를 위협한다는 사실을 설파했다.
He expounded the fact that economic inequality threatens democracy.
Noun clause (~한다는 사실).
종교 개혁가들은 성서의 본래 의미를 회복해야 한다고 설파했다.
The reformers expounded that the original meaning of the Bible must be restored.
Indirect quotation (~고 설파했다).
그는 인공지능 시대의 새로운 인간상을 설파하며 교육의 변화를 주장했다.
He expounded a new image of humanity in the AI era and argued for changes in education.
'인간상' (image of humanity).
그 학설은 생명의 존엄성을 생물학적 근거를 바탕으로 설파한다.
That theory expounds the dignity of life based on biological evidence.
'~을 바탕으로' (based on).
그는 실존주의적 허무를 극복하는 방법으로 연대의 가치를 설파했다.
He expounded the value of solidarity as a way to overcome existential nihilism.
Highly abstract philosophical terms.
포스트모더니즘 사상가들은 거대 서사의 종말을 설파하며 해체를 주장했다.
Postmodern thinkers expounded the end of grand narratives and argued for deconstruction.
Specialized academic terminology.
그는 제국주의의 폭력성을 문명화라는 미명 하에 설파된 논리로 규정했다.
He defined the violence of imperialism as a logic expounded under the pretext of civilization.
Passive participial form (설파된).
이 저서는 시장 경제의 자생적 질서가 가진 우월성을 치밀하게 설파한다.
This book meticulously expounds the superiority of the spontaneous order of the market economy.
'자생적 질서' (spontaneous order).
그는 과학적 합리주의의 한계를 지적하며 영성 회복의 시급성을 설파했다.
He pointed out the limits of scientific rationalism and expounded the urgency of spiritual recovery.
Contrast between rationalism and spirituality.
그 선언문은 만인의 평등과 자유가 천부인권임을 만천하에 설파했다.
The manifesto expounded to the whole world that the equality and freedom of all are inalienable rights.
'천부인권' (inalienable rights).
그는 기술 관료주의가 초래할 인간 소외의 위험성을 경고하며 인문학의 부활을 설파했다.
Warning of the danger of human alienation caused by technocracy, he expounded the revival of the humanities.
Complex sentence structure with participles.
그 비평가는 작가의 문체 속에 숨겨진 시대적 아픔을 설파하는 데 주력했다.
The critic focused on expounding the pain of the times hidden within the author's style.
'~하는 데 주력했다' (focused on doing).
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— To expound something very strongly and convincingly.
그는 변화의 시급성을 강력히 설파했다.
— To spread and expound an idea to many people.
그의 사상은 제자들에 의해 널리 설파되었다.
— To explain a doctrine with great clarity.
그는 복잡한 이론을 명확히 설파했다.
— To use logic to expound an idea.
그는 자신의 주장을 논리적으로 설파했다.
— To continuously preach or expound an idea.
그는 평생 동안 평등의 가치를 끊임없이 설파했다.
— To expound an idea personally or directly.
왕이 직접 백성들에게 법의 취지를 설파했다.
— To expound an idea with great passion.
그녀는 환경 운동의 중요성을 열정적으로 설파했다.
— To expound point by point in detail.
그는 상대방의 잘못을 조목조목 설파했다.
— To expound an idea to the world.
그는 새로운 철학을 세상에 설파하기 시작했다.
— To expound through one's own actions and speech.
그는 나눔의 삶을 몸소 설파하며 살았다.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
'설명하다' is for general info; '설파하다' is for deep truths or doctrines.
'역설하다' emphasizes the importance; '설파하다' focuses on the systematic explanation.
'설교하다' is specifically for religious sermons or nagging; '설파하다' is broader and more intellectual.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— To expound something so much that one's mouth 'wears out' (to repeat many times).
그는 정직의 중요성을 입이 닳도록 설파했다.
Informal/Idiomatic— To expound something so much that the listener feels like a 'nail is stuck in their ear' (to hear something repeatedly).
어머니는 절약의 미덕을 귀에 못이 박히도록 설파하셨다.
Informal/Idiomatic— To expound something in a way that is felt deeply in the bones (with great intensity).
그는 전쟁의 비극을 뼈저리게 설파했다.
Literary— To expound something as if vomiting blood (with desperate passion).
그는 조국의 독립을 피를 토하듯 설파했다.
Literary— To deliver a long, grand speech expounding one's views.
그는 술자리에서 자신의 인생론을 일장연설로 설파했다.
Neutral— To roar like a lion (to give a powerful, enlightening speech).
강연자는 청중 앞에서 진리의 사자후를 설파했다.
Literary— To expound something until one's saliva dries up (to talk about something enthusiastically).
그는 그 선수의 장점을 침이 마르도록 설파했다.
Informal/Idiomatic— To expound in a way that touches the heart.
그의 설교는 신자들의 가슴에 와닿게 설파되었다.
Neutral— To expound to the entire world/under heaven.
그는 자신의 승리를 천하에 설파했다.
Literary— To expound while giving a sharp 'needle prick' (a sharp warning or critique).
그는 사회의 부조리를 지적하며 정의를 설파했다.
Literaryआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both start with '설' and relate to speaking.
설파하다 is to expound a doctrine; 설득하다 is to persuade someone to act.
그는 평화의 가치를 설파하여 사람들을 설득했다.
Both are formal acts of speaking.
선포하다 is to declare/proclaim (official); 설파하다 is to explain/expound (intellectual).
왕은 법을 선포하고 그 취지를 설파했다.
Both involve formal teaching.
강론하다 is usually a lecture or homily; 설파하다 is the act of expounding the idea itself.
신부님은 사랑에 대해 강론하며 그 본질을 설파하셨다.
Both involve explaining.
해설하다 is interpretation/commentary; 설파하다 is persuasive exposition.
그는 고전의 내용을 해설하며 그 속에 담긴 지혜를 설파했다.
Both involve making something known.
공표하다 is to make an official public announcement; 설파하다 is to spread an idea.
정부는 계획을 공표하고 그 필요성을 설파했다.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
[Noun]은/는 [Abstract Noun]을/를 설파했다.
그는 사랑의 힘을 설파했다.
[Noun]은/는 [Noun]에게 [Noun]을/를 설파한다.
선생님은 학생들에게 정직을 설파한다.
[Noun]은/는 ~의 필요성을 강력히 설파했다.
대통령은 경제 개혁의 필요성을 강력히 설파했다.
[Noun]은/는 ~하며 자신의 사상을 설파했다.
그는 책을 집필하며 자신의 사상을 설파했다.
[Noun]은/는 ~라는 진리를 설파하는 데 주력했다.
그는 인간은 평등하다는 진리를 설파하는 데 주력했다.
[Noun]에 의해 [Noun]이/가 세상에 설파되었다.
제자들에 의해 그의 가르침이 세상에 설파되었다.
[Noun]은/는 ~의 모순을 지적하며 ~의 당위성을 설파했다.
그는 현대 사회의 모순을 지적하며 연대의 당위성을 설파했다.
[Noun]이/가 설파하는 [Noun]은/는 ~라는 점에서 의의가 있다.
그가 설파하는 철학은 인간 소외를 극복한다는 점에서 의의가 있다.
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Medium (High in specific domains)
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엄마가 나에게 청소를 설파했다.
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엄마가 나에게 청소를 하라고 하셨다.
'Cleaning' is too mundane for '설파하다'. Use it for abstract values only.
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그는 어제 밥을 먹었다고 설파했다.
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그는 어제 밥을 먹었다고 말했다.
Simple facts don't need '설파하다'. Only doctrines or theories do.
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나는 친구에게 길을 설파해 주었다.
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나는 친구에게 길을 설명해 주었다.
Giving directions is a simple explanation (설명), not an exposition of truth.
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그의 사상은 설파했다.
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그의 사상은 설파되었다.
If the subject is the 'ideology', use the passive '설파되다'.
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그는 강력하게 설파를 했다.
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그는 강력하게 설파했다.
While '설파를 하다' is grammatically okay, '설파하다' is the standard verb form.
सुझाव
Learn the Hanja
Knowing that 說 means 'speak' and 破 means 'break' helps you remember the 'piercing' quality of this type of explanation.
Use in TOPIK II
This is a great 'high-score' word for the TOPIK II writing task 54 when discussing social values or the role of education.
Spot the Context
If you hear this word, the speaker is likely talking about something serious like ethics, future visions, or historical lessons.
Formal Presentations
Use it when introducing a major concept in a formal speech: '제가 오늘 설파하고자 하는 주제는...'
Authority Matters
Only use '설파하다' for someone who has the knowledge or position to be teaching others.
Transitive Nature
Always make sure you have an object (what is being expounded) marked with 을 or 를.
News Headlines
Look for this word in headlines about political leaders or famous authors making strong statements.
Historical Dramas
Pay attention to when scholars use this word to advise the King; it highlights their role as moral guides.
Don't confuse with 설교
'설교' (preach) can sound like nagging; '설파' always sounds like sharing wisdom.
Think 'Soul Power'
The sounds 'Seol' and 'Pa' can be mnemonically linked to 'Soul Power' of the intellect.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'Seol' (like Seol-myeong/explain) and 'Pa' (like Power or Pierce). You are explaining with power to pierce through ignorance.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a wise monk or a professor holding a hammer (the truth) and breaking a stone wall (ignorance) with their words.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to write a sentence about a famous person (like Martin Luther King Jr. or Steve Jobs) using '설파하다'.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From Hanja: 說 (설) meaning 'to speak' or 'to explain' and 破 (파) meaning 'to break' or 'to pierce'.
मूल अर्थ: To explain something so thoroughly that it 'breaks through' the listener's ignorance or misconceptions.
Sino-Koreanसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Be careful not to use it for trivial things, or it may sound like you are mocking the person's way of speaking.
Equivalent to 'expound' or 'preach' in a formal, non-negative sense. Unlike 'preach' which can sometimes be negative, '설파하다' is usually viewed as an act of wisdom.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Academic Lecture
- 이론을 설파하다
- 논리적으로 설파하다
- 학설을 설파하다
- 근거를 설파하다
Religious Sermon
- 진리를 설파하다
- 교리를 설파하다
- 도를 설파하다
- 자비의 마음을 설파하다
Political Speech
- 정책의 필요성을 설파하다
- 비전을 설파하다
- 정당성을 설파하다
- 개혁을 설파하다
Book Review / Criticism
- 작가의 의도를 설파하다
- 사상을 설파하다
- 메시지를 설파하다
- 철학을 설파하다
Business Vision
- 혁신의 가치를 설파하다
- 미래상을 설파하다
- 경영 철학을 설파하다
- 시장의 변화를 설파하다
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"최근에 어떤 철학자가 설파한 내용이 인상 깊었나요? (Which philosopher's expounded ideas were impressive lately?)"
"성공한 CEO들이 공통적으로 설파하는 가치는 무엇일까요? (What values do successful CEOs commonly expound?)"
"역사적으로 가장 위대한 진리를 설파한 인물은 누구라고 생각하세요? (Who do you think is the person who expounded the greatest truth in history?)"
"당신이 평소에 주변 사람들에게 설파하고 싶은 신념이 있나요? (Is there a belief you usually want to expound to those around you?)"
"뉴스에서 정치인들이 설파하는 정책들이 현실적이라고 보시나요? (Do you think the policies politicians expound on the news are realistic?)"
डायरी विषय
내가 만약 대중 앞에서 강연을 한다면, 어떤 가치를 설파하고 싶은지 써보세요. (Write about what value you would want to expound if you gave a lecture to the public.)
최근에 읽은 책 중에서 저자가 가장 강력하게 설파하고자 했던 메시지는 무엇이었나요? (In the book you recently read, what was the message the author tried to expound most strongly?)
'설파하다'라는 단어를 사용하여 역사적 인물 한 명의 업적을 묘사해 보세요. (Describe the achievement of a historical figure using the word '설파하다'.)
누군가 나에게 자신의 의견을 설파했을 때, 설득당했던 경험이 있나요? (Have you ever been persuaded when someone expounded their opinion to you?)
우리 사회에서 지금 가장 시급하게 설파되어야 할 가치는 무엇이라고 생각합니까? (What value do you think needs to be expounded most urgently in our society now?)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, while it is common in religious contexts (preaching), it is equally used in philosophy, politics, and science to describe the act of expounding a theory or a vision. For example, a scientist can expound (설파) the laws of physics.
Generally, no. It is too formal. If you use it with friends, it sounds like you are being a 'know-it-all' or being intentionally dramatic for humor.
'역설하다' (stress/emphasize) focuses on the strength of the claim. '설파하다' (expound) focuses on the clarity and thoroughness of the explanation of a doctrine.
Yes, the noun is '설파' (seolpa). You can say '그의 설파는 감동적이었다' (His exposition was moving).
Use the pattern '[Noun clause]~고 설파했다'. For example: '그는 정직이 최선이라고 설파했다' (He expounded that honesty is the best policy).
Yes, it usually implies that the speaker is sharing something valuable or wise. It is an intellectual and respectful term.
Common objects include 진리 (truth), 가치 (value), 사상 (ideology), 정당성 (legitimacy), and 필요성 (necessity).
It is '설파했다' (plain) or '설파했습니다' (formal).
Yes, '설파되다' means 'to be expounded'. Example: '그의 이론이 널리 설파되었다.'
It means 'to break' or 'to pierce.' It suggests that the explanation is powerful enough to break through confusion.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '사랑'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '환경 보호'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '철학자'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'의 수동태인 '설파되다'를 사용하여 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'와 '역설하다'를 한 문장에 넣어 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 역사적 인물(예: 세종대왕)에 대해 쓰세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '정의'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '비전'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '명상'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '민주주의'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '과학적 사실'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '나눔'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '정직'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '예술'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '기술 혁신'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '평화'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '자유'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '효율성'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '전통'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '행복'에 관한 문장을 만드세요.
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'설파하다'를 넣어 '그는 평화를 사랑한다'를 더 멋지게 말해 보세요.
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당신이 가장 중요하게 생각하는 가치를 '설파하다'를 사용하여 말해 보세요.
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역사 속의 한 인물이 무엇을 설파했는지 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 강연을 시작하는 문장을 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'와 '설명하다'의 차이를 한국어로 말해 보세요.
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부모님이 자주 설파하시는 말씀이 무엇인지 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 넣어 뉴스 리포터처럼 말해 보세요.
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좋아하는 책의 저자가 무엇을 설파하는지 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 자신의 비즈니스 비전을 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 넣어 누군가를 설득해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 환경 보호를 주장해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 넣어 친구에게 조언해 보세요 (격식 있게).
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 영화의 주제를 설명해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '행복'에 대해 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 넣어 명언을 만들어 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '민주주의'를 설명해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '기술의 미래'를 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '가족'에 대해 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '성공'의 비결을 말해 보세요.
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'설파하다'를 사용하여 '예술의 역할'을 말해 보세요.
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대화를 듣고 남자가 설파하고자 하는 내용이 무엇인지 고르세요. (남: 저는 우리 사회가 더 따뜻해지려면 나눔의 정신이 필요하다고 생각합니다. 그래서 저는 강연 때마다 나눔의 가치를 설파하죠.)
뉴스 보도를 듣고 빈칸을 채우세요. (뉴스: 대통령은 오늘 연설에서 평화의 ( )을 강력히 설파했습니다.)
대화를 듣고 여자의 직업으로 알맞은 것을 고르세요. (여자: 저는 오늘 대학생들에게 칸트의 철학을 설파하고 왔어요.)
강연의 주제를 고르세요. (강연: 여러분, 정직은 단순히 거짓말을 안 하는 것이 아닙니다. 저는 오늘 정직이 인생에서 왜 가장 큰 힘이 되는지 설파하겠습니다.)
대화를 듣고 남자가 사용한 단어 '설파하다'의 느낌은? (남: 그 작가는 책 전체를 통해 인간의 고독을 설파하고 있어.)
대화를 듣고 빈칸에 들어갈 말을 고르세요. (여: 그분은 항상 ( )을 설파하시나요? 남: 네, 정의와 평등에 대해서요.)
다큐멘터리 내레이션을 듣고 주제를 고르세요. (내레이션: 이 철학자는 2000년 전 이미 환경과 인간의 조화를 설파했습니다.)
대화를 듣고 남자가 여자의 말을 어떻게 생각하는지 고르세요. (여: 제가 이 이론의 정당성을 설파해 볼게요. 남: 오, 아주 논리적이군요.)
대화를 듣고 빈칸을 채우세요. (남: 목사님의 오늘 ( )는 정말 감동적이었어. 여: 응, 사랑의 힘을 잘 설파해 주셨지.)
강연자가 강조하는 태도를 고르세요. (강연: 저는 오늘 변화를 두려워하지 않는 자세를 설파하고자 합니다.)
대화를 듣고 남자의 행동을 묘사한 단어를 고르세요. (남: 나는 매일 아침 아이들에게 성실하라고 말해. 여: 아, 성실함을 설파하시는군요.)
대화를 듣고 '설파하다'가 쓰인 문맥을 파악하세요. (남: 그 CEO는 기술 혁신을 설파하며 투자를 유치했대.)
대화를 듣고 여자가 설파하는 내용의 목적을 고르세요. (여: 저는 채식의 이로움을 설파해서 사람들이 더 건강해지길 바라요.)
대화를 듣고 남자가 설파하는 대상이 누구인지 고르세요. (남: 저는 전 세계 사람들에게 한국의 미를 설파하고 싶습니다.)
대화를 듣고 빈칸을 채우세요. (여: 그는 자신의 ( )을 설파하는 데 평생을 바쳤다.)
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Summary
Use '설파하다' instead of '설명하다' when you want to describe someone explaining a profound truth or a major ideology. Example: '그는 평화의 가치를 설파했다' (He expounded the value of peace).
- A formal verb for expounding deep ideas.
- Implies authority and persuasive power.
- Common in academic, religious, and political contexts.
- Focuses on 'breaking through' to reveal a truth.
Learn the Hanja
Knowing that 說 means 'speak' and 破 means 'break' helps you remember the 'piercing' quality of this type of explanation.
Use in TOPIK II
This is a great 'high-score' word for the TOPIK II writing task 54 when discussing social values or the role of education.
Spot the Context
If you hear this word, the speaker is likely talking about something serious like ethics, future visions, or historical lessons.
Formal Presentations
Use it when introducing a major concept in a formal speech: '제가 오늘 설파하고자 하는 주제는...'
संबंधित सामग्री
general के और शब्द
몇몇
A2कुछ; थोड़े.
조금
A1मुझे थोड़ा पानी चाहिए। (물 조금 필요해요.)
적게
A1कम, थोड़ी मात्रा में। किसी क्रिया को कम मात्रा में करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
약간
A2थोड़ा; हल्का सा। छोटी मात्रा या हल्के स्तर का वर्णन करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
많이
A1बहुत / ज़्यादा। 'मैंने बहुत खाया' (많이 먹었어요)। 'मुझे आपकी बहुत याद आई' (많이 보고 싶었어요)।
잠시
A2एक पल के लिए; संक्षेप में। 'कृपया एक पल प्रतीक्षा करें।' (잠시만 기다려 주세요।) 'मैं थोड़ी देर में वापस आऊंगा।' (잠시 후에 돌아오겠습니다।)
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2थोड़ी देर पहले। मैंने उसे थोड़ी देर पहले देखा था।
대해
A2इसका अर्थ है 'के बारे में' या 'के विषय में'। इसका उपयोग किसी बातचीत या विचार के विषय को पेश करने के लिए किया जाता है।
~에 대해서
A2के बारे में; के विषय में।
